Areskine, Alexander
From AngloScottish
| Dates | 1710-15 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Location | London | ||
| Vocation | Politician | ||
| Place of Birth | Cambo, Fife | ||
| Marriage | Mary Erskine | ||
| Issue | 8 sons, 3 daughters | ||
| Place of birth | Source | History of Parliament Online |
Financial difficulties dictated much of actions in life. Appointed as Lord Lyon (1692), title confirmed upon Union. Elected MP, at urging of the Lord Mar, for Fifeshire (1710-15). Classed as a Tory and as an episcopal Tory who pursued Scottish ambitions. Despite active campaigning in 1715 election, lost his seat. Died 1727.
