Jack Russell (priest)

The Reverend
John "Jack" Russell
Russell dressed in his hunting clothes, c.1883
Born(1795-12-21)21 December 1795
Dartmouth, Devon, England
Died28 April 1883(1883-04-28) (aged 87)
Black Torrington, Devon, England
Resting placeSwimbridge, Devon, England
Other namesThe Sporting Parson
Alma materExeter College, Oxford
Known forDog breeder

John "Jack" Russell (21 December 1795 – 28 April 1883), was an English parson, enthusiastic follower of country sports - particularly fox hunting - and dog breeder, and known as "The Sporting Parson".

Russell developed the Jack Russell Terrier and the Parson Russell Terrier, both of which are a variety of the Fox Terrier breed.

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