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Erskine, David Stewart, 11th Earl of Buchan 1742-1829
Scottish nobleman

He was a noble antiquary, though considered somewhat eccentric. He founded the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland (1780) and brought about a reform in the election of Scottish peers. He was the brother of Thomas Erskine and Henry Erskine (1746-1817).