William Russell
British politician, Member of Parliament for Bolton, Lancashire
About William Russell
Lived 1859 – 1937 (aged 78). William Russell was a British politician and solicitor.
William Russell (28 August 1859 – 31 October 1937) was a Conservative Party politician in the United Kingdom.
He was the son of George Russell. He was a solicitor in Bolton, Lancashire, retiring as the head of his firm in 1920. He was Mayor of Bolton for 1921–22 and a member of parliament (MP) for Bolton from 1922 to 1923.
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Who was William Russell?
British politician, Member of Parliament for Bolton, Lancashire (1859-1937)
When was William Russell born?
William Russell was born on 28 August 1859.
When did William Russell die?
William Russell died on 31 October 1937.
What was William Russell's occupation?
William Russell was a politician and solicitor.
What nationality was William Russell?
William Russell was British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). William Russell. https://biography.guide/william-russell-politician-1859/
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