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Also Known As Thomas Erskine, 1st Baron Erskine of Restormel
Born January 10, 1750 • Scotland
Died November 17, 1823 (aged 73) • Edinburgh • Scotland
Title / Office parliament (1790-1806), United Kingdom • parliament (1783-1784), United Kingdom
Subjects Of Study criminal responsibility • libel

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