Francis Russell, fifth duke of Bedford

(1766-1802)

NAME AUTHORITIES: LOC: Bedford, Francis Russell, Duke of, 1765-1802 NRA: Russell Francis (1765-1802) 5th Duke of Bedford DNB: Russell, Francis, fifth duke of Bedford (1765-1802), agriculturist and politician LBT ID: DuBedfo5 VIAF ID: 17213498 LOC ID: n88138968	B/BAP: 1766-09-30 DIED: 1802-03-02
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The elder son of Francis Russell, marquess of Tavistock; he succeeded his succeeded his grandfather in the title in 1771 and was a supporter of Charles James Fox.