Charles Erskine, Earl of Mar
Scottish nobleman; raised the Royal Scots Fusiliers
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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.
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