William Russell, Lord Russell
Politician
1639 – 1683
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Who was William Russell, Lord Russell?
William Russell, Baron Russell, was an English politician. He was a leading member of the Country Party, forerunners of the Whigs, who laid the groundwork opposition in the House of Commons of England to the concept of a reign of an openly Catholic King during the reign of King Charles II but ultimately resulted in his execution for treason, almost two years before King Charles died and James acceded to the throne.
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- Born
- Sep 29, 1639
- Also known as
- William Russell
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- Nationality
- England
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- Died
- Jul 21, 1683
London
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on July 23, 2013
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