William Russell, 1st Duke of Bedford
(1616-1700), Soldier and Privy CounsellorEarly Stuart Portraits Catalogue Entry
Sitter associated with 16 portraits
During the Civil War, William Russell changed sides twice. After the Restoration in 1660, he disagreed with the new King as well. In 1683 he could not prevent his son and heir, Lord William Russell, from being executed for his involvement in the Rye House plot - a failed attempt to assassinate Charles II and his brother the Duke of York. Russell then retired from politics, but he again rose to prominence under William and Mary, who awarded him a Dukedom. He died aged eighty-four, having lived through four different monarchies and a republic.
William Russell, 1st Duke of Bedford
by Sir Godfrey Kneller, Bt
oil on canvas, circa 1692
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William Russell, 1st Duke of Bedford
by Edward Lutterell (Luttrell)
chalk on copper, 1698
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Francis Russell, 4th Earl of Bedford and William Russell, 1st Duke of Bedford
by George Glover, published by John Hinde
line engraving, mid 17th century
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William Russell, 1st Duke of Bedford
by George Glover, published by John Hinde
line engraving, mid 17th century
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William Russell, 1st Duke of Bedford
by George Glover, published by Peter Stent
engraving, published circa 1643-1667
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William Russell, 1st Duke of Bedford
by Robert Williams, published by John Smith, after Edward Lutterell (Luttrell)
mezzotint, circa 1698-1704 (1698)
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William Russell, 1st Duke of Bedford
after Unknown artist
line engraving, mid 18th century
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William Russell, 1st Duke of Bedford
by Jacobus Houbraken, after Sir Anthony van Dyck
line engraving, published 1738
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William Russell, 1st Duke of Bedford
by Jacobus Houbraken, after Sir Anthony van Dyck
line engraving, published 1738
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William Russell, 1st Duke of Bedford
by Jacobus Houbraken, published by John & Paul Knapton, after Sir Anthony van Dyck
line engraving, published 1738
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William Russell, 1st Duke of Bedford
by Charles Picart, after Robert William Satchwell, after Sir Anthony van Dyck
stipple engraving, published 1818
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William Russell, 1st Duke of Bedford
by Charles Picart, after Robert William Satchwell, after Sir Anthony van Dyck
stipple engraving, published 1818
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William Russell, 1st Duke of Bedford
by Charles Picart, after Robert William Satchwell, after Sir Anthony van Dyck
stipple engraving, published 1818
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William Russell, 1st Duke of Bedford
by Henry Bone, after Sir Anthony van Dyck
pencil drawing squared in ink for transfer, May 1820
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George Digby, 2nd Earl of Bristol; William Russell, 1st Duke of Bedford
after Sir Anthony van Dyck
photogravure, 1903
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William Russell, 1st Duke of Bedford
by Robert Williams, published by John Smith, after Edward Lutterell (Luttrell)
mezzotint, circa 1698-1704 (1698)
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