Charles Erskine, Earl of Mar (19 October 1650 – 23 May 1689) was a Scottish nobleman. [1] He is regarded as both the 22nd earl (in the 1st creation) and the 5th earl (in the 7th). [2]
He raised the 21st Regiment of Foot, or Royal Scots Fusiliers, in 1679, and became its first colonel. [3] However, he was arrested shortly before his death. [4]
On 2 April 1674, he married Mary Maule, daughter of George Maule, 2nd Earl of Panmure. Their son John Erskine succeeded to the title.
Charles Erskine, Earl of Mar (19 October 1650 – 23 May 1689) was a Scottish nobleman. [1] He is regarded as both the 22nd earl (in the 1st creation) and the 5th earl (in the 7th). [2]
He raised the 21st Regiment of Foot, or Royal Scots Fusiliers, in 1679, and became its first colonel. [3] However, he was arrested shortly before his death. [4]
On 2 April 1674, he married Mary Maule, daughter of George Maule, 2nd Earl of Panmure. Their son John Erskine succeeded to the title.