Erskine, Thomas, Lord (M)

Surname: Erskine
Forename(s): Thomas
b. 1566. d. 1639. Nationality: Scottish. VIAF.
Poet. Alternative signature: Lord Erskine. Son of Sir Alexander Erskine of Gogar and Margaret (née Home). Rewarded with land after defending the king from assassination and spent twenty years rising in the court of King James, ultimately becoming first earl of Kellie in 1619. Biographical information: ODNB. (NM, BGL)

Poems associated with this person

Total poems: 2
Poem title Date Periodical Roles id #
“The French have taste in all they do” 1879-05 Temple Bar Poet 17660
“James Allan Park” 1887-12 Longman’s Magazine Poet 18812