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

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:

[edit] Titles From Birth

  • Andrew Russell, Baron Howland of Streatham (1962–2002)
  • Andrew Russell, Marquess of Tavistock (2002–2003)
  • His Grace The Most Noble Andrew Russell, 15th Duke of Bedford (2003–)


Peerage of England
Preceded by:
Robin Russell
Duke of Bedford
2003–Present
Succeeded by:
Current Incumbent
Preceded by:
His Grace The Duke of St. Albans
United Kingdom Order of Precedence
(gentlemen)
Succeeded by:
His Grace The Duke of Devonshire
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