Andrew Russell, 15th Duke of Bedford
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Andrew Ian Henry Russell, 15th Duke of Bedford (born 30 March 1962), is the son of Henry Robin Ian Russell, 14th Duke of Bedford and his wife, Henrietta Joan Tiarks.
[edit] Biography
Born in Boston, Massachusetts, he was educated at Harrow and Harvard, where he received his BA degree. Known as Lord Howland until his grandfather's death in 2002, when he adopted the courtesy title of Marquess of Tavistock, previously held by his father, Robin Russell, 14th Duke of Bedford. He succeeded to the Dukedom of Bedford the following year after his father suffered a fatal stroke, and is currently styled His Grace The Duke of Bedford. He ranked 102nd in the Sunday Times Rich List 2005, with an estimated wealth of £490m. The family live at Woburn Abbey.
[edit] Family & Children
He married Louise Crammond, daughter of Donald Ian Crammond and Rona Zara Clifford-Johns on 16 October 2000. They have 2 children:
- Lady Alexandra Louisa Clare Russell (b. 9 July 2001)
- Henry Robin Charles Russell, Marquess of Tavistock (b. 7 June 2005).
[edit] Titles From Birth
- The Rt. Hon. The Lord Howland (1962–2002)
- The Most Hon. The Marquess of Tavistock (2002–2003)
- His Grace The Duke of Bedford (2003–)
| Peerage of England | ||
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| Preceded by Robin Russell |
Duke of Bedford 2003–present |
Succeeded by (current incumbent) |
| Order of precedence in the United Kingdom | ||
| Preceded by His Grace the Duke of St. Albans |
His Grace the Duke of Bedford United Kingdom Order of Precedence Gentlemen |
Succeeded by His Grace the Duke of Devonshire |
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