William Russell, 1st Baron Russell of Thornhaugh
William Russell, 1st Baron Russell of Thornhaugh was an English nobleman, politician, peer, and knight. He was the younger son of Francis Russell, 2nd Earl of Bedford and his first wife Margaret St. John. His birthdate is uncertain, with some records showing that he was born as early as 1553, some as late as 1563. He was educated at Magdalen College, Oxford. After spending a few years abroad, he went to Ireland in 1580, and having seen some service in that country, he was knighted in September 1581.
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Date of Birth
January 1st, 1553
Age
471
Date of Death
November 30th, 1612
Died Aged
59
Star Sign
Capricorn
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Margaret Russell
Mother
Francis Russell, 2nd Earl of Bedford
Father
Francis Russell, 4th Earl of Bedford
Son
Margaret Clifford, Countess of Cumberland
Sister
Anne Russell, Countess of Warwick
Sister
Elizabeth Long
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