Edward Morris Erskine

British diplomat (1817-1883)
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Edward Morris Erskine

Summary

Edward Morris Erskine is a human[1]. He was born on March 28, 1817[2]. He died in Twickenham[3]. He died on April 19, 1883[4]. He worked as a diplomat[5]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (25 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[6]

Key Facts

  • Edward Morris Erskine died in Twickenham[3].
  • Edward Morris Erskine was born on March 28, 1817[2].
  • Edward Morris Erskine died on April 19, 1883[4].
  • Burial took place at Twickenham Cemetery[7].
  • Edward Morris Erskine's father was David Erskine, 2nd Baron Erskine[8].
  • Edward Morris Erskine's mother was Frances Cadwalader Montague, Lady Erskine[9].
  • Among Edward Morris Erskine's spouses was Caroline Vaughan[10].
  • A child of Edward Morris Erskine was Mary Maud Erskine[11].
  • A child of Edward Morris Erskine was Elizabeth Steuarta Erskine[12].
  • A child of Edward Morris Erskine was Evelyn Constance Erskine[13].
  • A child of Edward Morris Erskine was Christian Edith Eleanor Erskine[14].
  • Edward Morris Erskine held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[15].
  • Edward Morris Erskine worked as a diplomat[5].
  • Edward Morris Erskine held the position of ambassador of the United Kingdom to Greece[16].
  • Edward Morris Erskine held the position of ambassador of the United Kingdom to Sweden[17].
  • Edward Morris Erskine was employed by Foreign Office[18].
  • Edward Morris Erskine received the Companion of the Order of the Bath[19].
  • Edward Morris Erskine is recorded as male[20].
  • Edward Morris Erskine's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Edward Morris Erskine's honorific prefix is recorded as The Honourable[22].
  • Edward Morris Erskine's given name is recorded as Edward[23].
  • Edward Morris Erskine's described by source is recorded as Nordisk familjebok[24].
  • Edward Morris Erskine's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[25].
  • Edward Morris Erskine's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[26].

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Origins and Family

Edward Morris Erskine was born on March 28, 1817[2]. His father was David Erskine, 2nd Baron Erskine[8]. His mother was Frances Cadwalader Montague, Lady Erskine[9].

Career and Affiliations

Edward Morris Erskine worked as a diplomat[5]. He was employed by Foreign Office[18]. Positions held include ambassador of the United Kingdom to Greece[16], a position[27], in Greece[28], founded in 1833[29] and ambassador of the United Kingdom to Sweden[17], a position[30], in Sweden[31].

Recognition

Edward Morris Erskine received the Companion of the Order of the Bath[19].

Personal Life

Edward Morris Erskine was married to Caroline Vaughan[10]. Children include Mary Maud Erskine[11], Elizabeth Steuarta Erskine[12], Evelyn Constance Erskine[13], and Christian Edith Eleanor Erskine[14].

Death and Burial

Edward Morris Erskine died on April 19, 1883[4]. He died in Twickenham[3]. Burial took place at Twickenham Cemetery[7].

Why It Matters

Edward Morris Erskine ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (25 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[6] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[32] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[33]

FAQs

Where did Edward Morris Erskine die?

Edward Morris Erskine died in Twickenham[3].

Who were Edward Morris Erskine's parents?

Edward Morris Erskine's father was David Erskine, 2nd Baron Erskine[8]. Edward Morris Erskine's mother was Frances Cadwalader Montague, Lady Erskine[9].

Who was Edward Morris Erskine married to?

Edward Morris Erskine's spouses include Caroline Vaughan[10].

What did Edward Morris Erskine do for work?

Edward Morris Erskine worked as diplomat[5].

What awards did Edward Morris Erskine receive?

Honors received include Companion of the Order of the Bath[19].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [3] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [20] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  3. [8] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  4. [9] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [10] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [16] ↑ . British Diplomatic Directory (1820-2005). wikidata.org.
  9. [17] ↑ . British Diplomatic Directory (1820-2005). wikidata.org.
  10. [11] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  11. [12] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  12. [13] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  13. [14] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  14. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [18] ↑ . British Diplomatic Directory (1820-2005). wikidata.org.
  16. [7] ↑ . Find a Grave. wikidata.org.
  17. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [2] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  20. [4] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  21. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [27] ↑ . 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. [31] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [6] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [32] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [33] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 7d ago · Printstream · 2026-09-29 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Wikipedia languages → ['arz', 'de', 'el', 'en', 'ja', 'sv']
    Place of death → Twickenham
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  2. 8w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-08-05 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Child → Mary Maud Erskine, Elizabeth Steuarta Erskine, Evelyn Constance Erskine +1
    Employer → Foreign Office
    Occupation → —
    Award received → Companion of the Order of the Bath
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