Jack Russell (priest)
John Russell (21 December 1795 – 28 April 1883), was an English parson who served as vicar of Swimbridge from 1832 to 1872. An enthusiastic fox-hunter and dog breeder, Russell developed the Jack Russell Terrier and the Parson Russell Terrier, both of which are a variety of the Fox Terrier breed.
The Reverend Jack Russell | |
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Russell dressed in his hunting clothes | |
| Born | 21 December 1795 |
| Died | 28 April 1883 (aged 87) Black Torrington, Devon, England |
| Resting place | Swimbridge, Devon, England |
| Alma mater | Exeter College, Oxford |
| Known for | Dog breeder |
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