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Charles Erskine


(b. Oct. 21, 1716, England – d. June 25, 1749, England )

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Charles Erskine was a Scottish lawyer and politician, and the eldest son of Charles Erskine, Lord Tinwald. He became MP for Ayr Burghs in the 1747 election but died two years later. His younger brother was James Erskine, Lord Alva.

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