William Erskine

British politician (1841-1913)
Person human Q17352771
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William Erskine

Summary

William Erskine is a human[1]. Born in Shimla[2], he… he was born on +1841-01-07T00:00:00Z[3]. He died on +1913-12-08T00:00:00Z[4]. He worked as a politician[5] and barrister[6].

Key Facts

  • William Erskine's place of birth was Shimla[2].
  • William Erskine was born on +1841-01-07T00:00:00Z[3].
  • William Erskine died on +1913-12-08T00:00:00Z[4].
  • William Erskine's father was John Erskine, 4th Baron Erskine[7].
  • William Erskine's mother was Margaret Martyn[8].
  • Among William Erskine's spouses was Caroline Alice Martha Grimble[9].
  • A child of William Erskine was Montagu Erskine[10].
  • A child of William Erskine was Margaret Erskine[11].
  • A child of William Erskine was Ruairidh Erskine[12].
  • A child of William Erskine was Esmé Standish Erskine[13].
  • William Erskine held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[14].
  • William Erskine's professions included politician[5].
  • William Erskine worked as a barrister[6].
  • William Erskine held the position of member of the House of Lords[15].
  • William Erskine is recorded as male[16].
  • William Erskine's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • William Erskine's family name is recorded as Erskine[18].
  • William Erskine's given name is recorded as William[19].
  • William Erskine's described by source is recorded as Men-at-the-Bar[20].
  • William Erskine's National Portrait Gallery is recorded as mp104162[21].
  • William Erskine's genealogics.org person ID is recorded as I00023988[22].
  • William Erskine's Hansard is recorded as mr-william-erskine[23].
  • William Erskine's Geni.com profile ID is recorded as 6000000036081458881[24].
  • William Erskine's Google Knowledge Graph ID is recorded as /g/1q6fkfl9w[25].
  • William Erskine's WikiTree person ID is recorded as Erskine-1218[26].

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Origins and Family

William Erskine's place of birth was Shimla[2]. He was born on +1841-01-07T00:00:00Z[3]. His father was John Erskine, 4th Baron Erskine[7]. His mother was Margaret Martyn[8].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[5] and barrister[6]. William Erskine held the position of member of the House of Lords[15].

Personal Life

Among William Erskine's spouses was Caroline Alice Martha Grimble[9]. Children include Montagu Erskine[10], a politician[27], 1865–1957[28], of United Kingdom[29]; Margaret Erskine[11], 1866–1947[30]; Ruairidh Erskine[12], a political activist[31], 1869–1960[32], of United Kingdom[33], specialised in Scottish Gaelic[34]; and Esmé Standish Erskine[13], 1873–1924[35].

Death and Burial

William Erskine died on +1913-12-08T00:00:00Z[4].

FAQs

Where was William Erskine born?

William Erskine was born in Shimla[2].

Who were William Erskine's parents?

William Erskine's father was John Erskine, 4th Baron Erskine[7]. William Erskine's mother was Margaret Martyn[8].

Who was William Erskine married to?

William Erskine's spouses include Caroline Alice Martha Grimble[9].

What did William Erskine do for work?

William Erskine worked as politician[5] and barrister[6].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [16] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  3. [7] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  4. [8] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [9] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [14] . wikidata.org.
  7. [17] . wikidata.org.
  8. [15] . wikidata.org.
  9. [10] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  10. [11] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  11. [12] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  12. [13] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  13. [5] . Hansard 1803–2005. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [6] . Men-at-the-Bar. wikidata.org.
  15. [3] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  16. [4] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  17. [18] . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] . wikidata.org.
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  21. [22] . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] . wikidata.org.
  23. [24] . wikidata.org.
  24. [25] . wikidata.org.
  25. [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
  6. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

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