Major-General Lord Sir George Russell | |
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British Minister to Prussia | |
In office 1835–1841 | |
Preceded by | Sir George Shee, Bt |
Succeeded by | Lord Burghersh |
British Minister to Württemberg | |
In office 1833–1835 Serving with Sir George Shee, Bt | |
Preceded by | Edward Cromwell Disbrowe |
Member of Parliament for Bedford | |
In office 1812–1830 | |
Preceded by | Samuel Whitbread William Lee-Antonie |
Succeeded by | William Henry Whitbread Frederick Polhill |
Personal details | |
Born | 8 May 1790 |
Died | 16 July 1846 Genoa, Kingdom of Sardinia | (aged 56)
Spouse | |
Relations | John Russell, 1st Earl Russell (brother) |
Parent | John Russell, 6th Duke of Bedford |
Major-General Lord George William Russell GCB (8 May 1790 – 16 July 1846) was a British soldier, politician and diplomat. He was the second son of the 6th Duke of Bedford and brother to John Russell, the Whig and Liberal Prime Minister. Among his children were Francis Russell, 9th Duke of Bedford, Arthur Russell, MP and diplomat Odo Russell.