Lord George Russell

Major-General Lord George William Russell (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.

Early life Russell was born on 8 May 1790. He was the second son of the John Russell, 6th Duke of Bedford by his first wife, Hon. Georgiana Byng, daughter of George Byng, 4th Viscount Torrington. Among his siblings were John Russell, the Whig and Liberal Prime Minister.

He was educated by Dr. Moore at Sunbury, at Westminster School, and by the Rev. John Smith at Woodnesborough.

Blanche Russell (1818–1818), who died young.

Lord George died in Genoa on 16 July 1846.