Francis Russell, 4th Earl of Bedford

The Earl of Bedford
Born1587
Died9 May 1641(1641-05-09) (aged 53–54)
SpouseCatherine Brydges
Children8, including:
William Russell, 1st Duke of Bedford
Colonel John Russell
Parent(s)William Russell, 1st Baron Russell of Thornhaugh
Elizabeth Long

Francis Russell, 4th Earl of Bedford PC (1587 – 9 May 1641) was an English nobleman and politician. He built the square of Covent Garden, with the piazza and church of St. Paul's, employing Inigo Jones as his architect.[1] He is also known for his pioneering project to drain The Fens of Cambridgeshire.

  1. ^ "Survey of London: volume 36 - Covent Garden". British History Online. Retrieved 27 July 2010.