Arthur Erskine

British Army officer
Person human Q4798615
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Summary

Arthur Erskine is a human[1]. He was born on September 1, 1881[2]. He died on July 24, 1963[3]. He worked as a military personnel[4]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (15 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[5]

Key Facts

  • Arthur Erskine was born on September 1, 1881[2].
  • Arthur Erskine died on July 24, 1963[3].
  • Arthur Erskine's father was Sir David Erskine of Cardross[6].
  • Arthur Erskine's mother was Horatia Elizabeth Erskine[7].
  • Among Arthur Erskine's spouses was Rosemary Freda Baird[8].
  • A child of Arthur Erskine was Keith George David Erskine[9].
  • A child of Arthur Erskine was Donald Seymour Erskine[10].
  • A child of Arthur Erskine was Angus Bruce Erskine[11].
  • Arthur Erskine worked as a military personnel[4].
  • Arthur Erskine was educated at Royal Military Academy, Woolwich[12].
  • Arthur Erskine's education included a stint at Charterhouse School[13].
  • Arthur Erskine received the Distinguished Service Order[14].
  • Arthur Erskine received the Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order[15].
  • Arthur Erskine is recorded as male[16].
  • Arthur Erskine's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • Arthur Erskine's military branch is recorded as British Army[18].
  • Arthur Erskine was part of the conflict World War I[19].
  • Arthur Erskine's family name is recorded as Erskine[20].
  • Arthur Erskine's given name is recorded as Arthur[21].
  • Arthur Erskine's given name is recorded as Edward[22].

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Origins and Family

Arthur Erskine was born on September 1, 1881[2]. His father was Sir David Erskine of Cardross[6]. His mother was Horatia Elizabeth Erskine[7].

Education

Educated at Royal Military Academy, Woolwich[12], a military academy[23], in United Kingdom[24], founded in 1741[25] and Charterhouse School[13], a boarding school[26], in United Kingdom[27], founded in 1611[28], headquartered in Godalming[29].

Career and Affiliations

Arthur Erskine's professions included military personnel[4].

Recognition

Awards received include Distinguished Service Order[14], a military decoration[30], in United Kingdom[31], founded in 1886[32] and Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order[15], a grade of an order[33], in United Kingdom[34].

Personal Life

Arthur Erskine was married to Rosemary Freda Baird[8]. Children include Keith George David Erskine[9]; Donald Seymour Erskine[10], 1925–2017[35]; and Angus Bruce Erskine[11], 1928–2006[36].

Death and Burial

Arthur Erskine died on July 24, 1963[3].

Why It Matters

Arthur Erskine ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (15 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[5]

FAQs

Who were Arthur Erskine's parents?

Arthur Erskine's father was Sir David Erskine of Cardross[6]. Arthur Erskine's mother was Horatia Elizabeth Erskine[7].

Who was Arthur Erskine married to?

Arthur Erskine's spouses include Rosemary Freda Baird[8].

What did Arthur Erskine do for work?

Arthur Erskine worked as military personnel[4].

Where did Arthur Erskine go to school?

Arthur Erskine was educated at Royal Military Academy, Woolwich[12] and Charterhouse School[13].

What awards did Arthur Erskine receive?

Honors received include Distinguished Service Order[14] and Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order[15].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [6] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  3. [7] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  4. [8] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [9] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  7. [10] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  8. [11] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  9. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [2] ↑ . The Peerage. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [3] ↑ . The Peerage. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  20. [22] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [35] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [36] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [23] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [24] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [25] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [26] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [27] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [28] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [29] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [30] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [31] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [32] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [33] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [34] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [5] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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