Difference between revisions of "Robert Russell ca.1644-1703"

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Robert RUSSELL ca.1644-1703

Biographical Note

Fifth son of William Russell, 5th Earl and 1st Duke of Bedford. His education included a grand tour of several European countries, 1660-66. MP for Camelford 1679 and 1681, and for Tavistock 1689-1703; he is not recorded as having been a very active parliamentarian. JP for Bedfordshire in the 1680s.

Books

There is no mention of books in Russell's will; the residue of his goods and chattels was bequeathed to his wife Letitia. His books were sold by retail sale in London by Daniel Browne, beginning 14 October 1703; no sale catalogue survives, but the sale was advertised in The Daily Courant.

Characteristic Markings

None of Russell's books have been identified.

Sources

Will of Robert Lord Russell, The National Archives PROB 11/475/286.
Alston, R. C. Inventory of sale catalogues 1676-1800. St Philip, 2010.
History of Parliament.

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+Fifth son of [[family::William Russell]], 5th Earl and 1st Duke of Bedford.  His education included a grand tour of several European countries, 1660-66.  [[occupation::MP]] for [[location::Camelford]] 1679 and 1681, and for [[location::Tavistock]] 1689-1703; he is not recorded as having been a very active parliamentarian.  [[occupation::JP]] for [[location::Bedfordshire]] in the 1680s.
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+*[https://discovery.nationalarchives.gov.uk/details/r/D671350 Will of Robert Lord Russell, The National Archives PROB 11/475/286].
 *Alston, R. C. ''Inventory of sale catalogues 1676-1800''.  St Philip, 2010.
 *[http://www.historyofparliamentonline.org/volume/1660-1690/member/russell-hon-robert-1644-1703 History of Parliament].