William Russell, 1st Baron Russell of Thornhaugh was an English nobleman, politician, peer, and knight. He was Lord Deputy of Ireland from 1594 to 1597.
- Occupation
- soldier, politician
- Position held
- Member of Parliament in the Parliament of England, Member of the 1572-83 Parliament, Lord Deputy of Ireland
- Citizenship
- Kingdom of England
- Born
- 1553
- Died
