Mary Du Caurroy Russell, Duchess of Bedford, was a British aviator and ornithologist. She was honoured for her work in founding hospitals and working in them during the First World War. She later financed and took part in record breaking flights to Karachi and Cape Town.

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Occupation: ornithologist, suffragette, aircraft pilot, nurse
Citizenship: United Kingdom
Born: September 26, 1865
Died: March 22, 1937

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Occupation: ornithologist, suffragette, aircraft pilot, nurse
Citizenship: United Kingdom
Born: September 26, 1865
Died: March 22, 1937