John Russell, Viscount Amberley
British politician and writer · Politicians · Lived 1842 to 1876 · aged 33
John Russell, Viscount Amberley was a British politician and writer. He was the eldest son of John Russell, who twice served as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, and he was the father of the philosopher Bertrand Russell.
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Amberley is known for his unorthodox views on religion and for his active support of birth control and women's suffrage, which contributed to the end of his short career as Liberal Member of Parliament.
