John Erskine

British Royal Navy officer and politician (1806-1887)
Person human Q6231900
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John Erskine

Summary

John Erskine is a human[1]. His place of birth was Cardross[2]. He was born on July 13, 1806[3]. He died on June 23, 1887[4]. He worked as a politician[5] and naval officer[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (11 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Born in Cardross[2], John Erskine…
  • John Erskine was born on July 13, 1806[3].
  • John Erskine died on June 23, 1887[4].
  • John Erskine died on June 28, 1887[8].
  • John Erskine's father was David Erskine[9].
  • John Erskine's mother was Keith Elphinstone[10].
  • John Erskine held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[11].
  • John Erskine's professions included politician[5].
  • John Erskine worked as a naval officer[6].
  • John Erskine held the position of member of the 20th Parliament of the United Kingdom[12].
  • John Erskine held the position of member of the 19th Parliament of the United Kingdom[13].
  • John Erskine is recorded as male[14].
  • John Erskine's instance of is recorded as human[15].
  • John Erskine was affiliated with the Liberal Party[16].
  • John Erskine's military branch is recorded as Royal Navy[17].
  • John Erskine's Commons category is recorded as John Erskine (Royal Navy officer)[18].
  • John Erskine's military, police or special rank is recorded as admiral[19].
  • John Erskine's commander of is recorded as HMS Orion[20].
  • John Erskine was part of the conflict Crimean War[21].
  • John Erskine's family name is recorded as Erskine[22].
  • John Erskine's given name is recorded as John[23].
  • John Erskine's given name is recorded as Elphinstone[24].
  • John Erskine's work location is recorded as London[25].
  • John Erskine's allegiance is recorded as United Kingdom[26].
  • John Erskine's described by source is recorded as A Naval Biographical Dictionary[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Cardross[2], John Erskine… he was born on July 13, 1806[3]. His father was David Erskine[9]. His mother was Keith Elphinstone[10].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[5] and naval officer[6]. Positions held include member of the 20th Parliament of the United Kingdom[12], a position[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1868[30] and member of the 19th Parliament of the United Kingdom[13], a position[31], in United Kingdom[32], founded in 1865[33].

Personal Life

John Erskine was affiliated with the Liberal Party[16].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include June 23, 1887[4] and June 28, 1887[8].

Why It Matters

John Erskine ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (11 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[7]

FAQs

Where was John Erskine born?

John Erskine was born in Cardross[2].

Who were John Erskine's parents?

John Erskine's father was David Erskine[9]. John Erskine's mother was Keith Elphinstone[10].

What did John Erskine do for work?

John Erskine worked as politician[5] and naval officer[6].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [14] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  3. [9] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . wikidata.org.
  6. [15] . wikidata.org.
  7. [12] . Hansard 1803–2005. wikidata.org.
  8. [13] . Hansard 1803–2005. wikidata.org.
  9. [16] . wikidata.org.
  10. [5] . wikidata.org.
  11. [6] . Erskine, John Elphinstone (NBD). wikidata.org.
  12. [17] . Erskine, John Elphinstone (NBD). wikidata.org.
  13. [18] . wikidata.org.
  14. [19] . wikidata.org.
  15. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [4] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [8] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . 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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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  1. 27d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-13 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Country of citizenship United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
    Wikidata description British Royal Navy officer and politician (1806-1887)
    Instance of human
    Work location London
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