NAME AUTHORITIES: LOC: Russell, William, Lord, 1767-1840 NRA: Russell Lord William (1767-1840) Diplomat LBT ID: WiRusse1840 VIAF ID: 83530028 LOC ID: nb2009006405 | B/BAP: 1767-08-20 DIED: 1840-05-06 |
SOURCES: Gentleman's Magazine (August 1840) 204-05; Virtual International Authority File; thePeerage.com; LOC Name Authority File | |
The son of Francis Russell, Marquess of Tavistock; educated at Westminster School, he was
MP for Surrey (1798-1807) and Tavistock (1807-19, 1826-30). He was murdered by his
valet. | |