Edward Russell

1st Earl of Orford, First Lord of the Admiralty (1653–1727)
Person human Q333596
Edward Russell
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Edward Russell

Summary

Edward Russell is a human[1]. His place of birth was Penzance[2]. He was born on January 1, 1653[3]. He passed away in Southill[4]. He died on November 26, 1727[5]. He worked as a naval officer[6] and politician[7]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (236 views/month, #7,250 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Edward Russell's place of birth was Penzance[2].
  • Edward Russell passed away in Southill[4].
  • Edward Russell was born on January 1, 1653[3].
  • Edward Russell died on November 26, 1727[5].
  • Burial took place at Church of St Michael, Chenies[9].
  • Edward Russell's father was Edward Russell[10].
  • Edward Russell's mother was Penelope Hill[11].
  • Among Edward Russell's spouses was Lady Margaret Russell[12].
  • Edward Russell was married to Unknown[13].
  • Edward Russell held citizenship in Kingdom of England[14].
  • Edward Russell worked as a naval officer[6].
  • Edward Russell worked as a politician[7].
  • Edward Russell held the position of Member of Parliament in the Parliament of England[15].
  • Edward Russell held the position of Member of the 1689-90 Parliament[16].
  • Edward Russell held the position of Member of the 1690-95 Parliament[17].
  • Edward Russell held the position of Member of the 1695-98 Parliament[18].
  • Edward Russell held the position of First Sea Lord[19].
  • Edward Russell held the position of First Lord of the Admiralty[20].
  • Edward Russell's education included a stint at St John's College[21].
  • Edward Russell is recorded as male[22].
  • Edward Russell's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • Edward Russell's noble title is recorded as Earl of Orford[24].
  • Edward Russell's military branch is recorded as Royal Navy[25].
  • Edward Russell's Commons category is recorded as Edward Russell, 1st Earl of Orford[26].
  • Edward Russell's military, police or special rank is recorded as admiral[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Edward Russell's place of birth was Penzance[2]. He was born on January 1, 1653[3]. His father was he[10]. His mother was Penelope Hill[11].

Education

Edward Russell's education included a stint at St John's College[21].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include naval officer[6] and politician[7]. Positions held include Member of Parliament in the Parliament of England[15]; Member of the 1689-90 Parliament[16]; Member of the 1690-95 Parliament[17]; Member of the 1695-98 Parliament[18]; First Sea Lord[19], a position[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1904[30]; and First Lord of the Admiralty[20], a position[31], in United Kingdom[32], founded in 1628[33].

Personal Life

Spouses include Lady Margaret Russell[12], 1656–1702[34] and Unknown[13].

Death and Burial

Edward Russell died on November 26, 1727[5]. He passed away in Southill[4]. Burial took place at Church of St Michael, Chenies[9].

Why It Matters

Edward Russell ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (236 views/month, #7,250 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[35] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[36]

FAQs

Where was Edward Russell born?

Edward Russell was born in Penzance[2].

Where did Edward Russell die?

Edward Russell passed away in Southill[4].

Who were Edward Russell's parents?

Edward Russell's father was Edward Russell[10]. Edward Russell's mother was Penelope Hill[11].

Who was Edward Russell married to?

Edward Russell's spouses include Lady Margaret Russell[12] and Unknown[13].

What did Edward Russell do for work?

Edward Russell worked as naval officer[6] and politician[7].

Where did Edward Russell go to school?

Edward Russell was educated at St John's College[21].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [22] . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . Q75653886. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [13] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  8. [14] . wikidata.org.
  9. [23] . wikidata.org.
  10. [15] . wikidata.org.
  11. [16] . wikidata.org.
  12. [17] . wikidata.org.
  13. [18] . wikidata.org.
  14. [19] . wikidata.org.
  15. [20] . wikidata.org.
  16. [21] . wikidata.org.
  17. [24] . wikidata.org.
  18. [6] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [7] . wikidata.org.
  20. [9] . wikidata.org.
  21. [25] . wikidata.org.
  22. [26] . wikidata.org.
  23. [27] . wikidata.org.
  24. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [35] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [36] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 10d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation naval officer, politician
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  2. 20d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-09 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Position held Member of Parliament in the Parliament of England, Member of the 1689-90 Parliament, Member of the 1690-95 Parliament +6
    Depicted by Admiral Edward Russell, 1652-1727, 1st Earl of Orford, Admiral Edward Russell, 1652-1727, 1st Earl of Orford, Edward Russell (1653–1727), 1st Lord Orford
    Military branch Royal Navy
    Spouse Lady Margaret Russell, Unknown
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