Claim: Lord Edward Russell was born in April 24, 1805 of John Russell, 6th Duke of Bedford and Lady Georgina Gordon, and was the younger half-brother of future Prime Minister John Russell.
Evidence: Admiral Lord Edward Russell, CB (24 April 1805 – 21 May 1887) was a British naval officer and Whig politician. He was the son of John Russell, 6th Duke of Bedford, and his second wife Lady Georgina Gordon, and was the younger half-brother of future Prime Minister John Russell.