John Russell, 6th Duke of Bedford
John Russell, 6th Duke of Bedford, KG, PC, FSA (6 July 1766 – 20 October 1839), known as Lord John Russell until 1802, was a British Whig politician who notably served as Lord Lieutenant of Ireland in the Ministry of All the Talents. He was the father of Prime Minister John Russell, 1st Earl Russell.
The Duke of Bedford KG PC FSA | |
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Portrait of John Russell, 6th Duke of Bedford by Sir George Hayter in 1835 | |
| Lord Lieutenant of Ireland | |
| In office 12 March 1806 – 11 April 1807 | |
| Monarch | George III |
| Prime Minister | The Lord Grenville |
| Preceded by | The Earl of Powis |
| Succeeded by | The Duke of Richmond |
| Member of Parliament for Tavistock | |
| In office 1790–1802 | |
| Succeeded by | Lord Robert Spencer |
| In office 1788–1790 | |
| Preceded by | Richard Rigby |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 6 July 1766 Woburn Abbey, Woburn, Bedfordshire, England |
| Died | 20 October 1839 (aged 73) |
| Spouse(s) | Hon. Georgiana Byng Lady Georgiana Gordon |
| Children | 14, including: Francis Russell, 7th Duke of Bedford Major-General Lord George William Russell John Russell, 1st Earl Russell Lord Wriothesley Russell Lord Edward Russell Lord Charles James Fox Russell Louisa Hamilton, Duchess of Abercorn Lord Alexander Russell |
| Parent(s) | Francis Russell, Marquess of Tavistock Lady Elizabeth Keppel |
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