Charles Erskine, Lord Tinwald

British politician; (1680-1763)
Person human Q5077424
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Charles Erskine, Lord Tinwald

Summary

Charles Erskine, Lord Tinwald is a human[1]. He was born on 1680[2]. He died on April 5, 1763[3]. He worked as a judge[4] and politician[5]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (11 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[6]

Key Facts

  • Charles Erskine, Lord Tinwald was born on 1680[2].
  • Charles Erskine, Lord Tinwald died on April 5, 1763[3].
  • Charles Erskine, Lord Tinwald is buried at Greyfriars Kirkyard[7].
  • Charles Erskine, Lord Tinwald's father was Sir Charles Erskine, 1st Baronet[8].
  • Charles Erskine, Lord Tinwald's mother was Christian Dundas[9].
  • Among Charles Erskine, Lord Tinwald's spouses was Grizel Grierson[10].
  • Charles Erskine, Lord Tinwald was married to Elizabeth Hairstanes[11].
  • A child of Charles Erskine, Lord Tinwald was Charles Erskine[12].
  • A child of Charles Erskine, Lord Tinwald was James Erskine[13].
  • A child of Charles Erskine, Lord Tinwald was Christian Erskine[14].
  • A child of Charles Erskine, Lord Tinwald was Patrick Erskine[15].
  • A child of Charles Erskine, Lord Tinwald was Susanna Erskine[16].
  • A child of Charles Erskine, Lord Tinwald was Jean Erskine[17].
  • Charles Erskine, Lord Tinwald held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain[18].
  • Charles Erskine, Lord Tinwald held citizenship in Kingdom of Scotland[19].
  • Charles Erskine, Lord Tinwald worked as a judge[4].
  • Charles Erskine, Lord Tinwald worked as a politician[5].
  • Charles Erskine, Lord Tinwald held the position of member of the 6th Parliament of Great Britain[20].
  • Charles Erskine, Lord Tinwald held the position of member of the 7th Parliament of Great Britain[21].
  • Charles Erskine, Lord Tinwald held the position of member of the 8th Parliament of Great Britain[22].
  • Charles Erskine, Lord Tinwald held the position of member of the 9th Parliament of Great Britain[23].
  • Charles Erskine, Lord Tinwald held the position of Regius Chair of Public Law and the Law of Nature and Nations[24].
  • Charles Erskine, Lord Tinwald was employed by University of Edinburgh[25].
  • Charles Erskine, Lord Tinwald was a member of Faculty of Advocates[26].
  • Charles Erskine, Lord Tinwald is recorded as male[27].

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Origins and Family

Charles Erskine, Lord Tinwald was born on 1680[2]. His father was Sir Charles Erskine, 1st Baronet[8]. His mother was Christian Dundas[9].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include judge[4] and politician[5]. Among Charles Erskine, Lord Tinwald's employers was University of Edinburgh[25]. Positions held include member of the 6th Parliament of Great Britain[20]; member of the 7th Parliament of Great Britain[21]; member of the 8th Parliament of Great Britain[22]; member of the 9th Parliament of Great Britain[23]; and Regius Chair of Public Law and the Law of Nature and Nations[24], a position[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1707[30].

Personal Life

Spouses include Grizel Grierson[10], b. 1690[31] and Elizabeth Hairstanes[11]. Children include Charles Erskine[12], a politician[32], 1716–1749[33], of Kingdom of Great Britain[34]; James Erskine[13], a judge[35], 1722–1796[36]; Christian Erskine[14], 1715–1755[37]; Patrick Erskine[15], b. 1730[38]; Susanna Erskine[16]; and Jean Erskine[17], 1726–1752[39].

Death and Burial

Charles Erskine, Lord Tinwald died on April 5, 1763[3]. He is buried at Greyfriars Kirkyard[7].

Why It Matters

Charles Erskine, Lord Tinwald ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (11 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[6]

FAQs

Who were Charles Erskine, Lord Tinwald's parents?

Charles Erskine, Lord Tinwald's father was Sir Charles Erskine, 1st Baronet[8]. Charles Erskine, Lord Tinwald's mother was Christian Dundas[9].

Who was Charles Erskine, Lord Tinwald married to?

Charles Erskine, Lord Tinwald's spouses include Grizel Grierson[10] and Elizabeth Hairstanes[11].

What did Charles Erskine, Lord Tinwald do for work?

Charles Erskine, Lord Tinwald worked as judge[4] and politician[5].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [27] . wikidata.org.
  2. [8] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  3. [9] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [18] . wikidata.org.
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  8. [20] . wikidata.org.
  9. [21] . wikidata.org.
  10. [22] . wikidata.org.
  11. [23] . wikidata.org.
  12. [24] . wikidata.org.
  13. [12] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  14. [13] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  15. [14] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  16. [15] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  17. [16] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  18. [17] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  19. [4] . wikidata.org.
  20. [5] . wikidata.org.
  21. [25] . wikidata.org.
  22. [7] . wikidata.org.
  23. [26] . wikidata.org.
  24. [2] . wikidata.org.
  25. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [6] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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  1. 5w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation judge, politician
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  2. 6w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-15 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  4. 7w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-08 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Date of birth +1680-00-00T00:00:00Z
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  5. 7w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-06 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Sex or gender male
    Given name Charles
    Electronic enlightenment id erskicharl004616
    Spouse Grizel Grierson, Elizabeth Hairstanes
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