Edward Russell Biography

Historical biography and chronological timeline for Edward Russell, based on 3 World History Database records associated with England.

3 records1690–16921 events2 places

Chronological biography

1690

Battle of Barfleur1690

Warfare / Grand Alliance · Admiral · Barfleur

Watches 15 French ships sink during Anglo-Dutch victory over the French fleet. Chases the French into the Bay of La Hogue where its 44 ships are defeated. 15 French ships are destroyed at the Bay of La Hogue

Battle of Barfleur1690

Warfare / Grand Alliance · Admiral · Bay of La Hogue

15 French ships are destroyed at the Bay of La Hogue

1692

Battle of Barfleur29 May 1692

Warfare / Grand Alliance · Admiral · Admiral of the Fleet · Barfleur

Russell commands the larger Anglo-Dutch fleet that fights Tourville off Barfleur.

Titles and roles

Admiral · Admiral · Admiral of the Fleet

Record provenance

This biography is assembled from World History Database records filtered by country and personal-name fields. Exact duplicate display records are removed. The database is an index rather than a complete narrative biography; formal research should verify entries against relevant primary or specialist sources.