Thomas Erskine, Lord Erskine
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Thomas Erskine, Lord Erskine (1705 – 16 March 1766) was the son of John Erskine, 6th Earl of Mar. He could not inherit the title of Earl of Mar due to the Writ of Attainder for treason passed against his father in 1716 for his role in the First Jacobite Rebellion (1715).[1]
On 1 October 1741, he married Charlotte Hope, daughter of the Charles Hope, 1st Earl of Hopetoun. He died without issue.[1]
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Parliament of Great Britain | ||
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Preceded by | Member of Parliament for Stirling Burghs 1728–1734 |
Succeeded by Peter Halkett |
Preceded by | Member of Parliament for Stirlingshire 1747 |
Succeeded by James Campbell |
Vacant
Title last held by
James Erskine |
Member of Parliament for Clackmannanshire 1747–1754 |
Vacant
Title next held by
James Abercromby |
Masonic offices | ||
Preceded by | Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Scotland 1749–1750 |
Succeeded by The Earl of Eglington |
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