William Russell

British Whig politician, born 1798
Person human Q8017843
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William Russell

Summary

William Russell is a human[1]. He was born on November 9, 1798[2]. He died on January 30, 1850[3]. He worked as a politician[4].

Key Facts

  • William Russell was born on November 9, 1798[2].
  • William Russell died on January 30, 1850[3].
  • William Russell's father was Matthew Russell[5].
  • William Russell's mother was Elizabeth Tennyson[6].
  • William Russell held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[7].
  • William Russell held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain[8].
  • William Russell worked as a politician[4].
  • William Russell held the position of member of the 8th Parliament of the United Kingdom[9].
  • William Russell held the position of member of the 10th Parliament of the United Kingdom[10].
  • William Russell held the position of member of the 7th Parliament of the United Kingdom[11].
  • William Russell held the position of member of the 8th Parliament of the United Kingdom[12].
  • William Russell held the position of member of the 9th Parliament of the United Kingdom[13].
  • William Russell held the position of High Sheriff of Durham[14].
  • William Russell was educated at Eton College[15].
  • William Russell was educated at St John's College[16].
  • William Russell is recorded as male[17].
  • William Russell's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • William Russell's residence is recorded as Brancepeth Castle[19].
  • William Russell's family name is recorded as Russell[20].
  • William Russell's given name is recorded as William[21].
  • William Russell's work location is recorded as London[22].
  • William Russell's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[23].
  • William Russell's candidacy in election is recorded as 1826 United Kingdom general election[24].
  • William Russell's candidacy in election is recorded as 1831 United Kingdom general election[25].

Body

Origins and Family

William Russell was born on November 9, 1798[2]. His father was Matthew Russell[5]. His mother was Elizabeth Tennyson[6].

Education

Educated at Eton College[15], a public school[26], in United Kingdom[27], founded in 1440[28] and St John's College[16], a college of the University of Cambridge[29], in United Kingdom[30], founded in 1511[31].

Career and Affiliations

William Russell's professions included politician[4]. Positions held include member of the 8th Parliament of the United Kingdom[9], a position[32], in United Kingdom[33], founded in 1826[34]; member of the 10th Parliament of the United Kingdom[10], a position[35], in United Kingdom[36], founded in 1831[37]; member of the 7th Parliament of the United Kingdom[11], a position[38], in United Kingdom[39], founded in 1820[40]; member of the 9th Parliament of the United Kingdom[13], a position[41], in United Kingdom[42], founded in 1830[43]; and High Sheriff of Durham[14], a position[44].

Death and Burial

William Russell died on January 30, 1850[3].

FAQs

Who were William Russell's parents?

William Russell's father was Matthew Russell[5]. William Russell's mother was Elizabeth Tennyson[6].

What did William Russell do for work?

William Russell worked as politician[4].

Where did William Russell go to school?

William Russell was educated at Eton College[15] and St John's College[16].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [17] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  2. [5] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  3. [6] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  4. [7] . wikidata.org.
  5. [8] . wikidata.org.
  6. [18] . wikidata.org.
  7. [9] . The History of Parliament. wikidata.org.
  8. [10] . The History of Parliament. wikidata.org.
  9. [11] . The History of Parliament. wikidata.org.
  10. [12] . The History of Parliament. wikidata.org.
  11. [13] . The History of Parliament. wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . The London Gazette 19948. wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . historyofparliamentonline.org. historyofparliamentonline.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [4] . Hansard 1803–2005. Retrieved . hansard.millbanksystems.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [19] . wikidata.org.
  17. [2] . wikidata.org.
  18. [3] . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] . wikidata.org.
  23. [24] . wikidata.org.
  24. [25] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  19. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

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    Work location London
    Occupation politician
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    History of parliament id 1820-1832/member/russell-william-1798-1850
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