Major-General Sir William Erskine, 2nd Baronet was an officer in the British Army, served as a member of Parliament, and achieved important commands in the Napoleonic Wars under the Duke of Wellington, but ended his service in insanity and suicide.

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Occupation: politician, military personnel
Position held: member of the 1st Parliament of the United Kingdom, member of the 2nd Parliament of the United Kingdom, member of the 18th Parliament of Great Britain
Citizenship: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, Kingdom of Great Britain
Born: March 30, 1770

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Sir William Erskine, 2nd Baronet

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About Sir William Erskine, 2nd Baronet

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Occupation: politician, military personnel
Position held: member of the 1st Parliament of the United Kingdom, member of the 2nd Parliament of the United Kingdom, member of the 18th Parliament of Great Britain
Citizenship: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, Kingdom of Great Britain
Born: March 30, 1770

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Died

May 14, 1813, 1813

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