Thomas Erskine, 1st Baron Erskine
The Lord Erskine | |
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Portrait by William Charles Ross | |
| Lord Chancellor 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 | 10 January 1750 Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Died | 17 November 1823 (aged 73) Almondell, West Lothian, Scotland |
| Nationality | British |
| Political party | Whig |
| Spouse(s) | (1) Frances Moore (d. 1805) (2) Sarah Buck (d. 1856) |
| Alma mater | Trinity College, Cambridge |
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.