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Francis Russell, 4th Earl of Bedford

English politician

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Also known as Francis Russell

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Occupation: politician
Position held: Member of Parliament in the Parliament of England, Member of the 1604-11 Parliament, Lord Lieutenant of Devon
Citizenship: Kingdom of England
Born: 1593
Died: May 9, 1641

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Francis Russell, 4th Earl of Bedford PC was an English nobleman and politician. He built the square of Covent Garden, with the piazza and St Paul's Church, employing Inigo Jones as his architect. He is also known for his pioneering project to drain The Fens of Cambridgeshire.

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