David Erskine, 2nd Baron Erskine

British politician
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David Erskine, 2nd Baron Erskine

Summary

David Erskine, 2nd Baron Erskine is a human[1]. He was born on August 12, 1776[2]. He died on March 19, 1855[3]. He worked as a diplomat[4] and politician[5]. He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[6]

Key Facts

  • David Erskine, 2nd Baron Erskine was born on August 12, 1776[2].
  • David Erskine, 2nd Baron Erskine was born on January 1, 1777[7].
  • David Erskine, 2nd Baron Erskine died on March 19, 1855[3].
  • David Erskine, 2nd Baron Erskine's father was Thomas Erskine, 1st Baron Erskine[8].
  • David Erskine, 2nd Baron Erskine's mother was Frances Moore[9].
  • David Erskine, 2nd Baron Erskine was married to Frances Cadwalader Montague, Lady Erskine[10].
  • Among David Erskine, 2nd Baron Erskine's spouses was Anne Bond Travis[11].
  • David Erskine, 2nd Baron Erskine was married to Anna Cunninghame Graham[12].
  • A child of David Erskine, 2nd Baron Erskine was Sevilla Erskine[13].
  • A child of David Erskine, 2nd Baron Erskine was Frances Erskine[14].
  • A child of David Erskine, 2nd Baron Erskine was Mary Erskine[15].
  • A child of David Erskine, 2nd Baron Erskine was Harriett Erskine[16].
  • A child of David Erskine, 2nd Baron Erskine was Thomas Erskine[17].
  • A child of David Erskine, 2nd Baron Erskine was John Erskine, 4th Baron Erskine[18].
  • David Erskine, 2nd Baron Erskine held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[19].
  • David Erskine, 2nd Baron Erskine held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain[20].
  • David Erskine, 2nd Baron Erskine's professions included diplomat[4].
  • David Erskine, 2nd Baron Erskine's professions included politician[5].
  • David Erskine, 2nd Baron Erskine held the position of ambassador of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland to the United States[21].
  • David Erskine, 2nd Baron Erskine held the position of envoy of the United Kingdom to Bavaria[22].
  • David Erskine, 2nd Baron Erskine held the position of ambassador of the United Kingdom to Württemberg[23].
  • David Erskine, 2nd Baron Erskine held the position of member of the 2nd Parliament of the United Kingdom[24].
  • David Erskine, 2nd Baron Erskine was employed by Foreign Office[25].
  • David Erskine, 2nd Baron Erskine was educated at Winchester College[26].
  • David Erskine, 2nd Baron Erskine's education included a stint at Trinity College[27].

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Origins and Family

Recorded date of birth include August 12, 1776[2] and January 1, 1777[7]. David Erskine, 2nd Baron Erskine's father was Thomas Erskine, 1st Baron Erskine[8]. His mother was Frances Moore[9].

Education

Educated at Winchester College[26], an independent school[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1382[30], headquartered in Winchester[31]; Trinity College[27], a college of the University of Cambridge[32], in United Kingdom[33], founded in 1546[34], headquartered in Cambridge[35]; and Charterhouse School[36], a boarding school[37], in United Kingdom[38], founded in 1611[39], headquartered in Godalming[40].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include diplomat[4] and politician[5]. Among David Erskine, 2nd Baron Erskine's employers was Foreign Office[25]. Positions held include ambassador of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland to the United States[21], a position[41], in United States[42], founded in 1801[43]; envoy of the United Kingdom to Bavaria[22]; ambassador of the United Kingdom to Württemberg[23]; and member of the 2nd Parliament of the United Kingdom[24], a position[44], in United Kingdom[45], founded in 1802[46].

Personal Life

Spouses include Frances Cadwalader Montague, Lady Erskine[10], 1781–1843[47]; Anne Bond Travis[11]; and Anna Cunninghame Graham[12]. Children include Sevilla Erskine[13]; Frances Erskine[14]; Mary Erskine[15]; Harriett Erskine[16]; Thomas Erskine[17], a politician[48], 1802–1877[49], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[50]; and John Erskine, 4th Baron Erskine[18], a politician[51], 1804–1882[52], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[53].

Death and Burial

David Erskine, 2nd Baron Erskine died on March 19, 1855[3].

Why It Matters

David Erskine, 2nd Baron Erskine has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[6] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[54]

FAQs

Who were David Erskine, 2nd Baron Erskine's parents?

David Erskine, 2nd Baron Erskine's father was Thomas Erskine, 1st Baron Erskine[8]. David Erskine, 2nd Baron Erskine's mother was Frances Moore[9].

Who was David Erskine, 2nd Baron Erskine married to?

David Erskine, 2nd Baron Erskine's spouses include Frances Cadwalader Montague, Lady Erskine[10], Anne Bond Travis[11], and Anna Cunninghame Graham[12].

What did David Erskine, 2nd Baron Erskine do for work?

David Erskine, 2nd Baron Erskine worked as diplomat[4] and politician[5].

Where did David Erskine, 2nd Baron Erskine go to school?

David Erskine, 2nd Baron Erskine was educated at Winchester College[26], Trinity College[27], and Charterhouse School[36].

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  24. [2] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [7] . Genealogics. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  26. [3] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.

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Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [6] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [54] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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