John Erskine
Scottish theologian; (1721-1803)
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Summary
John Erskine was born on January 1, 1721[1], in Edinburgh[2]. He died on 1803[3]. He worked as an author[4]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (33 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[5]
Key Facts
- Date of birth: June 2, 1719[6], June 2, 1721[7]
- Date of death: January 19, 1803[8]
- Place of burial: Greyfriars Kirkyard[9]
- Father: John Erskine[10]
- Mother: Margaret Melville[11]
- Spouse: Christian Mackay[12]
- Child: Mary Erskine[13]
- Country of citizenship: Kingdom of Great Britain[14]
- Educated at: University of Edinburgh[15]
- Religion or worldview: Presbyterianism[16]
- Sex or gender: male[17]
- Commons category: John Erskine (theologian)[18]
- Honorific prefix: Reverend[19]
- Family name: Erskine[20]
- Given name: John[21]
- Depicted by: Rev. Dr John Erskine, 1721 - 1803. Theologian[22], John Erskine of Carnock (1719–1803), DD, Son of J. Erskine[23]
- Described by source: Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[24], The Nuttall Encyclopædia[25], Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[26]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[27]
- P14608: 120739720[28]
Why It Matters
John Erskine is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]
FAQs
Where was John Erskine born?
John Erskine was born in Edinburgh[2].
Who were John Erskine's parents?
John Erskine's father was John Erskine[10]. John Erskine's mother was Margaret Melville[11].
Who was John Erskine married to?
John Erskine's spouses include Christian Mackay[12].
What did John Erskine do for work?
John Erskine worked as an author[4].
Where did John Erskine go to school?
John Erskine was educated at University of Edinburgh[15].