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Edward Russell

1st Earl of Orford, First Lord of the Admiralty (1653-1727) · Politicians · Died at 74

Admiral of the Fleet Edward Russell, 1st Earl of Orford, was a Royal Navy officer and politician. After serving as a junior officer at the Battle of Solebay during the Third Anglo-Dutch War, he served as a captain in the Mediterranean Sea in operations against the Barbary pirates.

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Category
Politicians
Type
Politician
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1653 to 1727 · aged 74