William Russell, 8th Duke of Bedford

1809–1872 (age 63)

Biography

William Russell, 8th Duke of Bedford, balanced a distinguished political career with attentive stewardship of his estates, championing agricultural improvements and the welfare of his tenants while lending his voice to national debates.

He found his last repose within the historic vaults of the Church of St Michael, Chenies, beside the generations of his family who served the realm before him.

Also buried at Church of St Michael, Chenies

Francis Russell, 5th Duke of Bedford
1765–1802 (age 37)
Church of St Michael, Chenies
Francis Russell, 5th Duke of Bedford, is honored for his leadership and devotion to public service.
Margaret Russell, Baroness Ampthill
1874–1957 (age 83)
Church of St Michael, Chenies
Baroness Ampthill is remembered for gracious stewardship and lifelong public service at Chenies.
Francis Russell, 7th Duke of Bedford
1788–1861 (age 73)
Church of St Michael, Chenies
Francis Russell, 7th Duke of Bedford, was a prominent British aristocrat and politician who died in 1861.
George Russell, 10th Duke of Bedford
1852–1893 (age 41)
Church of St Michael, Chenies
George William Francis Sackville Russell, 10th Duke of Bedford DL (16 April 1852 – 23 March 1893) was a British peer a...
Lord George Russell
1790–1846 (age 56)
Church of St Michael, Chenies
Lord George Russell (1790–1846) was a politician buried at the Church of St Michael, Chenies.
John Russell, 1st Earl Russell
1792–1878 (age 86)
Church of St Michael, Chenies
John Russell, 1st Earl Russell (1792–1878) was a distinguished British Prime Minister and leading liberal statesman of...