Admiral of the Fleet Edward Russell, 1st Earl of Orford, was a Royal Navy officer and politician. After serving as a junior officer at the Battle of Solebay during the Third Anglo-Dutch War, he served
Portrait by Thomas Gibson, c. 1715
The Battle of Solebay, where Russell saw action as a junior officer
Chippenham Park, Russell's home in Cambridgeshire
Painting by Godfrey Kneller showing Orford (left) with Admiral John Benbow and Admiral Ralph Delaval
Nine Years' War
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The Nine Years' War was a European great power conflict from 1688 to 1697 between France and the Grand Alliance. Fought primarily in Europe, related conflicts include the Williamite war in Ireland, an
Edward Russell, 1st Earl of Orford
…Anglo-Dutch force that fought the French fleet at the Battle of Barfleur and destroyed much of it in a night attack at the Battle of La Hogue during the Nine Years' War. Russell went on to be First Lord of the Admiralty during the reign of William III and then held the office twice again in the reigns of Queen Anne and…
Left to right: Action at Barfleur Siege of Namur Battle of Marsaglia Bombardment of Brussels
Equestrian portrait of Louis XIV (1638–1715) by René-Antoine Houasse. The Sun King was the most powerful monarch in Europe.
William of Orange (1650–1702), portrayed here as King William III of England by Sir Godfrey Kneller.
Frederick William, Elector of Brandenburg (1620–1688). He was succeeded by his son, Frederick, who proved to be one of William of Orange's most loyal allies.