biography
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Russell, Francis, 4th Earl of Bedford
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| sex:
| male
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| lived:
| (1593–1641)
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| biography:
| English nobleman, the son of William, Baron Russell. With the help of Inigo Jones he developed Covent Garden and built the mansion of Woburn. He also continued the fen drainage scheme initiated by his father, and known as the Bedford Level. |
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