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John Russell, 4th Duke of Bedford

British politician (1710-1771)

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About John Russell, 4th Duke of Bedford

John Russell, 4th Duke of Bedford was a British Whig statesman who served as the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland from 1757 to 1761. A leading member of the Whig party during the Seven Years' War, he negotiated the 1763 Treaty of Paris which ended the conflict. Bedford was also an early promoter of cricket and a patron of the arts who commissioned numerous works from prominent artists, most notably Canaletto.

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Occupation: diplomat, politician, cricketer, military officer
Position held: Lord President of the Council, Lord Privy Seal, Lord Lieutenant of Ireland, Secretary of State for the Southern Department
Citizenship: Kingdom of Great Britain
Born: September 30, 1710
Died: January 5, 1771, January 15, 1771, January 14, 1771

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