The Lord Ampthill | |
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| Viceroy and Governor-General of India Acting | |
| In office 30 April 1904 – 13 December 1904 | |
| Preceded by | The Lord Curzon of Kedleston |
| Succeeded by | The Lord Curzon of Kedleston |
| Governor of Madras | |
| In office 15 October 1900 – 30 April 1904 | |
| Governor‑General | The Lord Curzon of Kedleston |
| Succeeded by | Sir James Thompson (acting) |
| In office 13 December 1904 – 15 February 1906 | |
| Governor‑General | George Curzon, 1st Marquess Curzon of Kedleston |
| Preceded by | Sir James Thompson (acting) |
| Succeeded by | Sir Gabriel Stokes (acting) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 19 February 1869 Rome, Papal States (now Italy) |
| Died | 7 July 1935 (aged 66) United Kingdom |
| Nationality | British |
| Political party | Liberal Unionist, Conservative |
| Spouse | |
| Children | 5, including John and Guy |
| Parent(s) | Odo Russell, 1st Baron Ampthill Lady Emily Villiers |
Arthur Oliver Villiers Russell, 2nd Baron Ampthill, GCSI GCIE (19 February 1869 – 7 July 1935) was a British peer and civil servant. He served as Governor of Madras from October 1900 to February 1906, and as acting Viceroy of India from April to December 1904.
Russell served as the Assistant Private Secretary to Joseph Chamberlain from 1895 -1897, and as Private Secretary to the same from 1897 to 1900, when he was appointed Governor of Madras. Russell also served as the Viceroy of India from April 1904 to December 1904, when Lord Curzon periodically returned to England.