Sir Henry Erskine, 5th Baronet

Scottish soldier and politician
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Sir Henry Erskine, 5th Baronet

Summary

Sir Henry Erskine, 5th Baronet is a human[1]. He was born on January 1, 1710[2]. He died on August 9, 1765[3]. He worked as a politician[4]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (36 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).[5]

Key Facts

  • Sir Henry Erskine, 5th Baronet was born on January 1, 1710[2].
  • Sir Henry Erskine, 5th Baronet died on August 9, 1765[3].
  • Sir Henry Erskine, 5th Baronet's father was John Erskine[6].
  • Sir Henry Erskine, 5th Baronet's mother was Catherine St. Clair[7].
  • Among Sir Henry Erskine, 5th Baronet's spouses was Janet Wedderburn[8].
  • A child of Sir Henry Erskine, 5th Baronet was James St Clair-Erskine, 2nd Earl of Rosslyn[9].
  • A child of Sir Henry Erskine, 5th Baronet was John Erskine[10].
  • A child of Sir Henry Erskine, 5th Baronet was Lady Henrietta Maria Erskine[11].
  • Sir Henry Erskine, 5th Baronet's professions included politician[4].
  • Sir Henry Erskine, 5th Baronet held the position of member of the 11th Parliament of Great Britain[12].
  • Sir Henry Erskine, 5th Baronet held the position of member of the 10th Parliament of Great Britain[13].
  • Sir Henry Erskine, 5th Baronet held the position of member of the 12th Parliament of Great Britain[14].
  • Sir Henry Erskine, 5th Baronet was educated at Eton College[15].
  • Sir Henry Erskine, 5th Baronet is recorded as male[16].
  • Sir Henry Erskine, 5th Baronet's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • Sir Henry Erskine, 5th Baronet's noble title is recorded as baronet[18].
  • Sir Henry Erskine, 5th Baronet's military branch is recorded as British Army[19].
  • Sir Henry Erskine, 5th Baronet's military, police or special rank is recorded as lieutenant-general[20].
  • Sir Henry Erskine, 5th Baronet's honorific prefix is recorded as Sir[21].
  • Sir Henry Erskine, 5th Baronet's family name is recorded as Erskine[22].
  • Sir Henry Erskine, 5th Baronet's given name is recorded as Henry[23].
  • Sir Henry Erskine, 5th Baronet's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[24].
  • Sir Henry Erskine, 5th Baronet's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[25].

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Origins and Family

Sir Henry Erskine, 5th Baronet was born on January 1, 1710[2]. His father was John Erskine[6]. His mother was Catherine St. Clair[7].

Education

Sir Henry Erskine, 5th Baronet's education included a stint at Eton College[15].

Career and Affiliations

Sir Henry Erskine, 5th Baronet worked as a politician[4]. Positions held include member of the 11th Parliament of Great Britain[12], member of the 10th Parliament of Great Britain[13], and member of the 12th Parliament of Great Britain[14].

Personal Life

Sir Henry Erskine, 5th Baronet was married to Janet Wedderburn[8]. Children include James St Clair-Erskine, 2nd Earl of Rosslyn[9], a diplomat[26], 1762–1837[27], of Kingdom of Great Britain[28], awarded the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[29]; John Erskine[10]; and Lady Henrietta Maria Erskine[11].

Death and Burial

Sir Henry Erskine, 5th Baronet died on August 9, 1765[3].

Why It Matters

Sir Henry Erskine, 5th Baronet ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (36 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).[5] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[30]

FAQs

Who were Sir Henry Erskine, 5th Baronet's parents?

Sir Henry Erskine, 5th Baronet's father was John Erskine[6]. Sir Henry Erskine, 5th Baronet's mother was Catherine St. Clair[7].

Who was Sir Henry Erskine, 5th Baronet married to?

Sir Henry Erskine, 5th Baronet's spouses include Janet Wedderburn[8].

What did Sir Henry Erskine, 5th Baronet do for work?

Sir Henry Erskine, 5th Baronet worked as politician[4].

Where did Sir Henry Erskine, 5th Baronet go to school?

Sir Henry Erskine, 5th Baronet was educated at Eton College[15].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [16] . wikidata.org.
  2. [6] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  3. [7] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  4. [8] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [17] . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . wikidata.org.
  7. [13] . wikidata.org.
  8. [14] . wikidata.org.
  9. [9] . wikidata.org.
  10. [10] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  11. [11] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  12. [15] . historyofparliamentonline.org. historyofparliamentonline.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [18] . wikidata.org.
  14. [4] . wikidata.org.
  15. [19] . wikidata.org.
  16. [20] . wikidata.org.
  17. [21] . wikidata.org.
  18. [2] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [3] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [5] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [30] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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