Dictionary of Indian Biography/Ampthill, Oliver Arthur Villiers Russell, Baron
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AMPTHILL, OLIVER ARTHUR VILLIERS RUSSELL, BARON (1869–)
Born Feb. 19, 1869 : son of the first Baron (better known as Lord Odo Russell) educated at Eton, and New College, Oxford : rowed in the Oxford University Eight, 1889–91 : President of the O.U.B.C. 1891 : President of the Oxford Union Society, 1891 : won the Pair Oars at Henley Regatta with Guy Nickalls, 1890–91 : Private Secretary to Rt. Hon. J. Chamberlain : Governor of Madras, from Dec, 1900 : Viceroy and Governor-General from April 30 to Dec, 1904.