He saw active service in the Third Anglo-Dutch War (1672-1674) and on several lengthy expeditions (1676-1682), but in 1683 he fell out of favor with the Crown. In 1688 Russell played an important role ...

Did you know? The Battle of Solebay in 1672 was the first naval battle of the Third Anglo-Dutch War. The British navy tried to blockade the Dutch fleet and deny them access to the North Sea.