David Erskine, 11th Earl of Buchan

British antiquarian; (1742-1829)
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David Erskine, 11th Earl of Buchan

Summary

David Erskine, 11th Earl of Buchan is a human[1]. He was born in Edinburgh[2]. He was born on June 1, 1742[3]. He died in Dryburgh Abbey House[4]. He died on April 19, 1829[5]. He worked as an antiquarian[6] and politician[7]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (52 views/month, #7,249 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • David Erskine, 11th Earl of Buchan was born in Edinburgh[2].
  • David Erskine, 11th Earl of Buchan died in Dryburgh Abbey House[4].
  • David Erskine, 11th Earl of Buchan was born on June 1, 1742[3].
  • David Erskine, 11th Earl of Buchan died on April 19, 1829[5].
  • David Erskine, 11th Earl of Buchan's father was Henry Erskine, 10th Earl of Buchan[9].
  • David Erskine, 11th Earl of Buchan's mother was Agnes Steuart[10].
  • David Erskine, 11th Earl of Buchan was married to Margaret Fraser[11].
  • A child of David Erskine, 11th Earl of Buchan was Sir David Erskine[12].
  • David Erskine, 11th Earl of Buchan held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain[13].
  • David Erskine, 11th Earl of Buchan worked as an antiquarian[6].
  • David Erskine, 11th Earl of Buchan's professions included politician[7].
  • David Erskine, 11th Earl of Buchan's education included a stint at University of Edinburgh[14].
  • David Erskine, 11th Earl of Buchan's education included a stint at University of St Andrews[15].
  • David Erskine, 11th Earl of Buchan was educated at University of Glasgow[16].
  • David Erskine, 11th Earl of Buchan was a member of Royal Society[17].
  • David Erskine, 11th Earl of Buchan was a member of Society of Antiquaries of London[18].
  • David Erskine, 11th Earl of Buchan was a member of Society of Antiquaries of Scotland[19].
  • David Erskine, 11th Earl of Buchan was a member of American Antiquarian Society[20].
  • David Erskine, 11th Earl of Buchan is recorded as male[21].
  • David Erskine, 11th Earl of Buchan's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • David Erskine, 11th Earl of Buchan's noble title is recorded as Earl of Buchan[23].
  • David Erskine, 11th Earl of Buchan's Commons category is recorded as David Erskine, 11th Earl of Buchan[24].
  • David Erskine, 11th Earl of Buchan's family name is recorded as Erskine[25].
  • David Erskine, 11th Earl of Buchan's given name is recorded as David[26].
  • David Erskine, 11th Earl of Buchan's depicted by is recorded as David Steuart Erskine (1742–1829), Lord Cardross[27].

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Origins and Family

David Erskine, 11th Earl of Buchan's place of birth was Edinburgh[2]. He was born on June 1, 1742[3]. His father was Henry Erskine, 10th Earl of Buchan[9]. His mother was Agnes Steuart[10].

Education

Educated at University of Edinburgh[14], a public university[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1583[30], headquartered in Edinburgh[31]; University of St Andrews[15], a public university[32], in United Kingdom[33], founded in 1413[34], headquartered in Fife[35]; and University of Glasgow[16], a public research university[36], in United Kingdom[37], founded in 1451[38], headquartered in Glasgow[39].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include antiquarian[6] and politician[7].

Personal Life

Among David Erskine, 11th Earl of Buchan's spouses was Margaret Fraser[11]. A child of him was Sir David Erskine[12].

Death and Burial

David Erskine, 11th Earl of Buchan died on April 19, 1829[5]. He passed away in Dryburgh Abbey House[4].

Why It Matters

David Erskine, 11th Earl of Buchan ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (52 views/month, #7,249 of 1,000,298).[8] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[40]

FAQs

Where was David Erskine, 11th Earl of Buchan born?

David Erskine, 11th Earl of Buchan was born in Edinburgh[2].

Where did David Erskine, 11th Earl of Buchan die?

David Erskine, 11th Earl of Buchan passed away in Dryburgh Abbey House[4].

Who were David Erskine, 11th Earl of Buchan's parents?

David Erskine, 11th Earl of Buchan's father was Henry Erskine, 10th Earl of Buchan[9]. David Erskine, 11th Earl of Buchan's mother was Agnes Steuart[10].

Who was David Erskine, 11th Earl of Buchan married to?

David Erskine, 11th Earl of Buchan's spouses include Margaret Fraser[11].

What did David Erskine, 11th Earl of Buchan do for work?

David Erskine, 11th Earl of Buchan worked as antiquarian[6] and politician[7].

Where did David Erskine, 11th Earl of Buchan go to school?

David Erskine, 11th Earl of Buchan was educated at University of Edinburgh[14], University of St Andrews[15], and University of Glasgow[16].

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. wikidata.org.
  3. [21] . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . wikidata.org.
  5. [10] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  6. [11] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [13] . wikidata.org.
  8. [22] . wikidata.org.
  9. [12] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  10. [14] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. wikidata.org.
  11. [15] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. wikidata.org.
  12. [16] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. wikidata.org.
  13. [23] . wikidata.org.
  14. [6] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. wikidata.org.
  15. [7] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. wikidata.org.
  16. [24] . wikidata.org.
  17. [17] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. wikidata.org.
  18. [18] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. wikidata.org.
  19. [19] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. wikidata.org.
  20. [20] . americanantiquarian.org. americanantiquarian.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [3] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [5] . The Peerage. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . 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. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [40] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Member of Royal Society, Society of Antiquaries of London, Society of Antiquaries of Scotland +1
    Place of birth Edinburgh
    Depicted by David Steuart Erskine (1742–1829), Lord Cardross, David Steuart Erskine (1742–1829), Lord Cardross
    Date of birth +1742-06-01T00:00:00Z
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