The Indian Biographical Dictionary (1915)/Ampthill, Arthur Oliver Villiers Russell
Ampthill, 2nd B. (Cr. 1S92). Arthur Oliver Villiers Russell, born at Rome, February 19, 1869; succeeded, 1884; son of the first Baron, better known as Lord Odo Russell, the famous Ambassador; educated at Eton, and New College, Oxford; rowed in the Oxford University Eight, 1889-91; President of the Oxford Union Society, 1891; won silver goblets at Henley Regatta with Guy Nickalls, 1890-91; Assistant Private Secretary to Mr. Joseph Chamberlain, Secretary of State for Colonies, 1895; Private Secretary, 1897; Governor of Madras, from 13th December, 1900 to 29th March, 1906; Acting Viceroy and Governor-General from 30th April to 13th December, 1904; G.C.S.I., 2nd September, 1904; G.C.I.E., 28th December, 1900; British Delegate at the International Conference on the Sugar Bounties, 1898; late District Grand Master of Madras Freemasons; Provincial Grand Master of Grand Lodge of Freemasons of England, 1908; President, London Rowing Club. Since retirement has taken an active and conspicuous part in the agitation against the ill-treatment of British Indians resident in South Africa: Heir: John Hugo Russell. Address: Milton Ernest Hall, Bedford: Brooks's Club.