Rachel Russell, Duchess of Bridgwater

(b. 1705, United Kingdom – d. 1777, United Kingdom )

Gender: F

Daughter of the 2nd Duke of Bedford. In 1722 she became the second wife of Scroop Egerton, 1st Duke of Bridgwater. After his death, she married in 1745 Lt-Gen Sir Richard Lyttelton, younger brother of George, 1st Baron Lyttelton.

Also known as:

Rachel Lyttelton
Lady Rachel Russell

Mentioned in 1 letters

Title	EMCO ID
Letter from Elizabeth Montagu to Elizabeth Carter	3323

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