Marquess of Tavistock | |
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![]() Portrait of Tavistock by Joshua Reynolds | |
Member of Parliament for Bedfordshire | |
In office 1761โ1767 Serving with Robert Henley-Ongley | |
Preceded by | Sir Thomas Alston, Bt Henry Osborn |
Succeeded by | Robert Henley-Ongley The Earl of Upper Ossory |
Member of Parliament for Armagh Borough | |
In office 1759โ1760 Serving with Edward Knatchbull | |
Preceded by | Edward Knatchbull Philip Bragg |
Succeeded by | Robert Cuninghame Hon. John Ponsonby |
Personal details | |
Born | 27 September 1739 |
Died | 22 March 1767 | (aged 27)
Spouse | Lady Elizabeth Keppel |
Children | Francis Russell, 5th Duke of Bedford John Russell, 6th Duke of Bedford Lord William Russell |
Parent(s) | John Russell, 4th Duke of Bedford Hon. Gertrude Leveson-Gower |
Francis Russell, Marquess of Tavistock (27 September 1739 โ 22 March 1767) was a British politician and heir apparent to the dukedom of Bedford until his death in 1767.