Lord Russell Explained

Lord Russell is a form of address used for several different members of the English family of Russell, including:

Descendants of Dukes of Bedford

• The heir apparent, past or present, to the Earl or Duke of Bedford (the Baron Russell of Cheneys); the other sons of a Duke of Bedford are called Lord [Forename] Russell

Heirs apparent

• Francis Russell, Lord Russell (died 1585), son of 2nd Earl, MP for Tavistock
• William Russell, Lord Russell (1639–1683), son of 5th Earl, MP for Tavistock and Bedfordshire

Others

• Bertrand Russell (1872–1970), philosopher, mathematician, social critic, and pacifist
• John Russell, 1st Earl Russell (1792–1878), British Prime Minister
• Lord George Russell (1790–1846), British soldier, politician and diplomat
• Lord Odo Russell (1829–1884), British diplomat
• Lord William Russell (1767–1840), MP for Surrey and Tavistock
• Lord Arthur Russell (1825–1892), MP for Tavistock

Other people

The name may also refer to:

• Albert Russell, Lord Russell (1884–1975), MP for Kirkcaldy

Other uses

• Earl Russell
• Baron Russell of Killowen
• Baron Russell of Liverpool
• Baron Russell of Thornhaugh
• Lord Russell-Johnston
• Baron Ampthill, the title granted to Lord Odo Russell

See also

• Russell (disambiguation)
• Lady Russell