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Duke of Bedford (named after Bedford, England) is a title that has been created six times (for five distinct people) in the Peerage of England. The first creation came in 1414 for Henry IV's third son, John , who later served as regent of France.
Andrew Ian Henry Russell, 15th Duke of Bedford (born 30 March 1962) is a British peer and landowner. His main estate is based at Woburn Abbey in Bedfordshire. He ranked 210 on the 2024 Sunday Times Rich List with an estimated fortune of £801 million.
(Henry) Robin Ian Russell, 14th Duke of Bedford DL (21 January 1940 – 13 June 2003) was a British peer, stockbroker and animal conservationist. He became well known to the public by appearing in three series of the BBC reality television programme Country House . [1]
Russell family, a famous English Whig family, the senior line of which has held the title of duke of Bedford since 1694. Originating in Dorset, the family first became prominent under the Tudor sovereigns, John Russell (died 1555) being created earl of Bedford for his part in suppressing a.
The 5th Earl of Bedford (1613-1700) was created Duke of Bedford in 1694. His eldest son William, Lord Russell (1639-83), married in 1669 Lady Rachel Wriothesley, daughter and co-heir of the 4th...
The title of Duke of Bedford is a British title has been created several times and is today held by the Russell family since 1694. The heir to the title is usually given the title of "Marquess of Tavistock". The family seat is Woburn Abbey, Bedfordshire.
Duke of Bedford is a title that has been created six times in the Peerage of England. The first creation came in 1414 for Henry IV's third son, John, who later served as regent of France. In 1433 he surrendered the title and it was re-granted to him. The title became extinct on his death in 1435.
Mar 23, 2021 · The Dukedom was created on 11th May 1694 by William III and Mary II in the Peerage of England for William Russell, The 5th Earl of Bedford. He holds the subsidiary titles of Marquess of Tavistock (1694), Earl of Bedford (1550), Baron Russell of….
John Robert Russell, 13th duke of Bedford (born May 24, 1917—died October 25, 2002, Sante Fe, New Mexico, U.S.) was the elder son of the 12th duke (Hastings William Sackville Russell), succeeding to the title in 1953.
Jun 16, 2024 · John Plantagenet, duke of Bedford (born June 20, 1389—died Sept. 14, 1435, Rouen, Fr.) was a general and statesman who commanded England’s army during a critical period in the Hundred Years’ War (1337–1453) with France.
