William Russell

Male, Deceased Person

1740 – 1818

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Who was William Russell?

William Russell, Birmingham merchant, was a practical Christian, a practising Unitarian Dissenter, and a close friend and sponsor of Joseph Priestley. He promoted and defended Rational Christianity, and helped lead the agitation for the repeal of penal laws against Dissenters, canvassing support for a political union of the nation's Dissenters.

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Born
Nov 11, 1740
Birmingham
Also known as
  • William Russell, Birmingham Merchant
Lived in
  • Birmingham
Died
Jan 26, 1818
Upton-upon-Severn

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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