Francis Russell, 4th Earl of Bedford
The Earl of Bedford | |
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| Born | 1587 |
| Died | 9 May 1641 (aged 53–54) |
| Spouse | Catherine Brydges |
| Children | 8, including: William Russell, 1st Duke of Bedford Colonel John Russell |
| Parent(s) | William Russell, 1st Baron Russell of Thornhaugh Elizabeth Long |
Francis Russell, 4th Earl of Bedford PC (1587 – 9 May 1641) 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.