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John Russell
Birth: 8-18-1792
Death: 5-28-1878
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Lord John Russell served as twice as the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, from 1846-42 and 1865-66. He spearheaded the Great Reform Act of 1832, and promoted parliamentary reform. "As Home Secretary, he reduced the number of criminal offences punishable by death, so that only murder and high treason could be punished by execution." He accepted an Earldom in 1861.
Letter References
Letter from William Henry Seward to Frances Miller Seward, October 20, 1859
Letter from William Henry Seward to Frances Adeline Seward, May 26, 1859
Letter from Frances Miller Seward to Lazette Miller Worden, December,
1861
Letter from William Henry Seward to Frances Adeline Seward, June 1,
1859
Letter from William Henry Seward to Frances Adeline Seward, June 4,
1859
Letter from Charles Sumner to William Henry Seward, July 25, 1865
Letter from Charles Sumner to William Henry Seward, June 12, 1861
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Biography: Lord John Russell served as twice as the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, from 1846-42 and 1865-66. He spearheaded the Great Reform Act of 1832, and promoted parliamentary reform. "As Home Secretary, he reduced the number of criminal offences punishable by death, so that only murder and high treason could be punished by execution." He accepted an Earldom in 1861.Citation Type: WebsiteCitation URL: https://www.gov.uk/government/history/past-prime-ministers/lord-john-russell-1st-earl-russellTitle of Webpage: History, Past Prime MinistersWebsite Viewing Date: Wednesday, June 1, 2016 - 11:45Website's Last Modified Date: Wednesday, June 1, 2016 - 11:45
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Citation Type: WebsiteCitation URL: https://www.gov.uk/government/history/past-prime-ministers/lord-john-russell-1st-earl-russellTitle of Webpage: Past Prime MinistersWebsite Viewing Date: Wednesday, June 1, 2016 - 11:45Website Last Modified Date: Wednesday, June 1, 2016 - 11:45
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Citation Type: WebsiteCitation URL: https://www.gov.uk/government/history/past-prime-ministers/lord-john-russell-1st-earl-russellTitle of Webpage: Past Prime MinistersWebsite Viewing Date: Wednesday, June 1, 2016 - 11:45Website Last Modified Date: Wednesday, June 1, 2016 - 11:45
Biography
Lord John Russell served as twice as the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, from 1846-42 and 1865-66. He spearheaded the Great Reform Act of 1832, and promoted parliamentary reform. "As Home Secretary, he reduced the number of criminal offences punishable by death, so that only murder and high treason could be punished by execution." He accepted an Earldom in 1861.
Letter from William Henry Seward to Frances Miller Seward, October 20, 1859
Letter from William Henry Seward to Frances Adeline Seward, May 26, 1859
Letter from Frances Miller Seward to Lazette Miller Worden, December, 1861
Letter from William Henry Seward to Frances Adeline Seward, June 1, 1859
Letter from William Henry Seward to Frances Adeline Seward, June 4, 1859
Letter from Charles Sumner to William Henry Seward, July 25, 1865
Letter from Charles Sumner to William Henry Seward, June 12, 1861
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Biography and Citation Information:
Biography:
Lord John Russell served as twice as the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, from 1846-42 and 1865-66. He spearheaded the Great Reform Act of 1832, and promoted parliamentary reform. "As Home Secretary, he reduced the number of criminal offences punishable by death, so that only murder and high treason could be punished by execution." He accepted an Earldom in 1861.
Citation Type:
Website
Citation URL:
https://www.gov.uk/government/history/past-prime-ministers/lord-john-russell-1st-earl-russell
Title of Webpage:
History, Past Prime Ministers
Website Viewing Date:
Wednesday, June 1, 2016 - 11:45
Website's Last Modified Date:
Wednesday, June 1, 2016 - 11:45
Citation for Birth Info:
Citation Type:
Website
Citation URL:
https://www.gov.uk/government/history/past-prime-ministers/lord-john-russell-1st-earl-russell
Title of Webpage:
Past Prime Ministers
Website Viewing Date:
Wednesday, June 1, 2016 - 11:45
Website Last Modified Date:
Wednesday, June 1, 2016 - 11:45
Citation for Death Info:
Citation Type:
Website
Citation URL:
https://www.gov.uk/government/history/past-prime-ministers/lord-john-russell-1st-earl-russell
Title of Webpage:
Past Prime Ministers
Website Viewing Date:
Wednesday, June 1, 2016 - 11:45
Website Last Modified Date:
Wednesday, June 1, 2016 - 11:45