Henry Erskine (lawyer)
The Honourable Henry "Harry" Erskine (1 November 1746 – 8 October 1817) was a British Whig politician and lawyer.
The Honourable Henry Erskine | |
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The Hon Henry Erskine by Henry Raeburn | |
| Lord Advocate | |
| In office 1783–1783 | |
| Monarch | George III |
| Prime Minister | The Duke of Portland |
| Preceded by | Henry Dundas |
| Succeeded by | Ilay Campbell |
| In office 1806–1807 | |
| Monarch | George III |
| Prime Minister | The Lord Grenville |
| Preceded by | Sir James Montgomery, Bt |
| Succeeded by | Archibald Colquhoun |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1 November 1746 |
| Died | 8 October 1817 (aged 70) |
| Nationality | British |
| Spouse(s) | (1) Christian Fullerton (d. 1804) (2) Erskine Munro |
| Alma mater | St Andrews University University of Edinburgh University of Glasgow |
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