Thomas Erskine, 1st Baron Erskine
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Thomas Erskine, 1st Baron Erskine, KT, PC (10 January 1750 – 17 November 1823) was a British Whig lawyer and politician. He served as Lord High Chancellor of Great Britain between 1806 and 1807 in the Ministry of All the Talents.
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The Lord Erskine | |
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Lord High Chancellor of Great Britain Lord High Steward for the trial of: | |
In office 7 February 1806 – 1 April 1807 | |
Monarch | George III |
Prime Minister | The Lord Grenville |
Preceded by | The Lord Eldon |
Succeeded by | The Lord Eldon |
Member of Parliament for Portsmouth | |
In office 1790–1806 | |
Preceded by | William Cornwallis |
Succeeded by | David Montagu Erskine |
Personal details | |
Born | (1750-01-10)10 January 1750 Edinburgh, Scotland |
Died | 17 November 1823(1823-11-17) (aged 73) Almondell, Linlithgowshire, Scotland |
Nationality | British |
Political party | Whig |
Spouse(s) | (1) Frances Moore (d. 1805) (2) Sarah Buck (d. 1856) |
Alma mater | Trinity College, Cambridge |
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