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William Russell, 1st Duke of Bedford
1616-1700Soldier and Privy Counsellor
Sitter associated with 17 portraits
Francis Russell, 5th Duke of Bedford
1765-1802Whig politician and agriculturist
Sitter associated with 38 portraits
John Russell, 6th Duke of Bedford
1766-1839Landowner; Lord-Lieutenant of Ireland
Sitter associated with 26 portraits
Lucy Russell (née Harington), Countess of Bedford
circa 1581-1627Courtier and patron of the arts
Sitter associated with 8 portraits
Louisa Jane (née Russell), Duchess of Abercorn
1812-1905Wife of 1st Duke of Abercorn; daughter of 6th Duke of Bedford
Sitter in 6 portraits
Robert Bruce, 1st Earl of Ailesbury and 2nd Earl of Elgin
circa 1626-1685Lord Chamberlain
Sitter in 7 portraits
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