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2 unusual facts about Baron Erskine


Baron Erskine

James Erskine (1821–1904), fourth son of the second Baron, was created Graf Erskine by Ludwig II of Bavaria.

Dundee by-election, 1917

Stuart Erskine, one of the sons of the 5th Baron Erskine had been planning a candidacy against Churchill but had decided to withdraw, although it is not clear upon what platform Erskine was proposing to contest the election.



see also

Lord Erskine

Another Lord Erskine was Thomas Erskine (d. 1832) (a younger son of Henry Erskine, 10th Earl of Buchan), who became Baron Erskine when he was appointed Lord Chancellor.