Sir William Russell, 1st Baronet, of Chippenham
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Sir William Russell, 1st Baronet, of Chippenham (died 1654), was an English politician.
He was one of the Russell Baronets
and the Treasurer of the Navy
11 May 1618–5 April 1627. He was created a baronet
in March 1627.
He was succeeded in the baronetcy by Sir Francis Russell, 2nd Baronet.
He was one of the Russell Baronets
Russell Baronets
There have been seven Baronetcies created for persons with the surname Russell, three in the Baronetage of England and four in the Baronetage of the United Kingdom....
and the Treasurer of the Navy
Treasurer of the Navy
The Treasurer of the Navy was an office in the British government between the mid-16th and early 19th century. The office-holder was responsible for the financial maintenance of the Royal Navy. The office was a political appointment, and frequently was held by up-and-coming young politicians who...
11 May 1618–5 April 1627. He was created a baronet
Baronet
A baronet or the rare female equivalent, a baronetess , is the holder of a hereditary baronetcy awarded by the British Crown...
in March 1627.
He was succeeded in the baronetcy by Sir Francis Russell, 2nd Baronet.