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Rus·​sell ˈrə-səl How to pronounce Russell (audio)
Bertrand Arthur William 1872–1970 3rd Earl Russell grandson of John Russell English mathematician and philosopher

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Bill 1934–2022 William Felton Russell American basketball player

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Charles Taze 1852–1916 American religious leader

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George William 1867–1935 pseudonym Æ ˈā-ˈē How to pronounce Russell (audio)
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John 1792–1878 1st Earl Russell of Kingston Russell British statesman; prime minister (1846–52; 1865–66)

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Lillian 1861–1922 Helen Louise Leonard American singer and actress

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