Bertrand Russell By cheyenneskye309 May 18, 1872 Bertrand Russells Birth Born in Ravenscroft, Trellech, Monmouthshire to one of the most aristcratic families. Feb 2, 1970 Bertrand Russells Death Bertrand Russell passed away from the influenza at 97 years old just after 8pm. His ashes were scattered across the Welsh mountains.