Background
Born at Edinburgh on 29 May 1773, he was sixth son of John Russell of Roseburne, near Edinburgh, a writer to the signet, and uncle to Daniel Eliott.
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William Russell
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After taking the degree of Doctor of Medicine at Edinburgh, he went to Calcutta. where he acquired a large medical practice. Russell retired on 18 June 1851. In London for the cholera epidemic, he was created a baronet on 18 February 1832 for his medical services, and in April was elected a Fellow of the Royal Society.
He died on 26 September 1839 at Charlton Park, Gloucestershire.
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Royal Society.
