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Arms of the Duke of Bedford |
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| Born | 30 March 1962 |
| Title | Duke of Bedford |
| Tenure | since 13 June 2003 (8 years, 250 days) |
| Other titles | 15th Marquess of Tavistock 19th Earl of Bedford 19th Baron Russell 17th Baron Russell of Thornhaugh 15th Baron Howland |
| Heir | Henry Russell, Marquess of Tavistock |
| Spouse(s) | Louise Rona Crammond |
| Issue | Lady Alexandra Louisa Clare Russell Henry Robin Charles Russell |
| Parents | Robin Russell, 14th Duke of Bedford Henrietta Joan Tiarks |
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.
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Born in Boston, Massachusetts, United States 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 145th in the Sunday Times Rich List 2011, with an estimated wealth of £520 million. The family lives at Woburn Abbey.
He married Louise Rona Crammond, daughter of Donald Ian Crammond and Rona Zara Clifford-Johns on 16 October 2000. They have two children:
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| Preceded by Robin Russell |
Duke of Bedford 2003–present |
Succeeded by Incumbent |
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| 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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