James Russell

South African politician, 1904-1981
Person human Q75266065
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James Russell

Summary

James Russell is a human[1]. He was born on November 16, 1904[2]. He died on January 1, 1981[3]. He worked as a politician[4] and businessperson[5].

Key Facts

  • James Russell was born on November 16, 1904[2].
  • James Russell died on January 1, 1981[3].
  • James Russell's father was Verner Wallace Russell[6].
  • James Russell was married to Kathleen Mary Gibson[7].
  • A child of James Russell was Michael Anthony Hamilton Russell[8].
  • A child of James Russell was Timothy Patrick Hamilton Hamilton-Russell[9].
  • A child of James Russell was Jill Mary Russell[10].
  • A child of James Russell was David Russell[11].
  • A child of James Russell was Diana Elizabeth Hamilton Russell[12].
  • A child of James Russell was Robin James Russell[13].
  • James Russell held citizenship in South Africa[14].
  • James Russell's professions included politician[4].
  • James Russell's professions included businessperson[5].
  • James Russell held the position of Member of the Parliament of South Africa[15].
  • Among James Russell's employers was J. Walter Thompson[16].
  • James Russell's education included a stint at University College, Oxford[17].
  • James Russell was educated at South African College Schools[18].
  • James Russell's education included a stint at University of Cape Town[19].
  • James Russell received the Rhodes Scholarship[20].
  • James Russell is recorded as male[21].
  • James Russell's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • James Russell's member of sports team is recorded as Oxford University RFC[23].
  • James Russell's residence is recorded as Cape Province[24].
  • James Russell was part of the conflict World War II[25].
  • James Russell's given name is recorded as James[26].

Body

Origins and Family

James Russell was born on November 16, 1904[2]. His father was Verner Wallace Russell[6].

Education

Educated at University College, Oxford[17], a college of the University of Oxford[27], in United Kingdom[28], founded in 1249[29], headquartered in Oxford[30]; South African College Schools[18], a boarding school[31], in South Africa[32], founded in 1829[33]; and University of Cape Town[19], a public university[34], in South Africa[35], founded in 1829[36], headquartered in Cape Town[37].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[4] and businessperson[5]. Among James Russell's employers was J. Walter Thompson[16]. He held the position of Member of the Parliament of South Africa[15].

Recognition

James Russell received the Rhodes Scholarship[20].

Personal Life

Among James Russell's spouses was Kathleen Mary Gibson[7]. Children include Michael Anthony Hamilton Russell[8], b. 1932[38]; Timothy Patrick Hamilton Hamilton-Russell[9], b. 1934[39]; Jill Mary Russell[10], b. 1935[40]; David Russell[11], an Anglican priest[41], 1938–2014[42]; Diana Elizabeth Hamilton Russell[12]; and Robin James Russell[13].

Death and Burial

James Russell died on January 1, 1981[3].

FAQs

Who were James Russell's parents?

James Russell's father was Verner Wallace Russell[6].

Who was James Russell married to?

James Russell's spouses include Kathleen Mary Gibson[7].

What did James Russell do for work?

James Russell worked as politician[4] and businessperson[5].

Where did James Russell go to school?

James Russell was educated at University College, Oxford[17], South African College Schools[18], and University of Cape Town[19].

What awards did James Russell receive?

Honors received include Rhodes Scholarship[20].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [21] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  2. [6] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  3. [7] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [14] . wikidata.org.
  5. [22] . wikidata.org.
  6. [15] . Register of Rhodes Scholars, 1903-1945. wikidata.org.
  7. [8] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  8. [9] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  9. [10] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  10. [11] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  11. [12] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  12. [13] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  13. [23] . Register of Rhodes Scholars, 1903-1945. wikidata.org.
  14. [17] . Rhodes Scholar Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [18] . Register of Rhodes Scholars, 1903-1945. wikidata.org.
  16. [19] . Register of Rhodes Scholars, 1903-1945. wikidata.org.
  17. [4] . Register of Rhodes Scholars, 1903-1945. wikidata.org.
  18. [5] . Register of Rhodes Scholars, 1903-1945. wikidata.org.
  19. [16] . Register of Rhodes Scholars, 1903-1945. wikidata.org.
  20. [20] . Rhodes Scholar Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [24] . Rhodes Scholar Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [2] . Register of Rhodes Scholars, 1903-1945. wikidata.org.
  23. [3] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  24. [25] . Register of Rhodes Scholars, 1903-1945. wikidata.org.
  25. [26] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

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  1. 24d ago · Lesko987a · 2026-05-18 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Child Michael Anthony Hamilton Russell, Timothy Patrick Hamilton Hamilton-Russell, Jill Mary Russell +3
    Geni.com profile id 6000000001877524745
    Occupation politician, businessperson
    Wikitree person id Russell-16208
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