russell family

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Definition of russell family in English English dictionary

English Whig family. It first became prominent under the Tudors, when John Russell died 1555 was created earl of Bedford (1549) for helping suppress a rebellion against the Protestant reforms of Edward VI. The family was connected with the Parliamentary party in the English Civil Wars. Its first notable Whig member was William, Lord Russell. Later members included John, Earl Russell, and his grandson, the philosopher Bertrand Russell

Hyphenation

Rus·sell fa·mi·ly

Turkish pronunciation

rʌsıl fämli

Pronunciation

/ˈrəsəl ˈfamlē/ /ˈrʌsəl ˈfæmliː/