Alexander Erskine-Hill facts for kids
Sir Alexander Galloway Erskine Erskine-Hill (born April 3, 1894 – died June 6, 1947) was an important Scottish politician. He was a member of the Scottish Unionist Party.
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Who Was Sir Alexander Erskine-Hill?
Sir Alexander Galloway Erskine-Hill was a politician who served in the British Parliament. He was born in 1894 and passed away in 1947. His work mainly focused on representing the people of Scotland.
His Time in Parliament
Sir Alexander was a Member of Parliament (MP) for the area called Edinburgh North. He held this position from 1935 to 1945. An MP is like a representative who speaks for the people in their area in the country's government.
Changing Political Parties
When he first started in politics, Sir Alexander was part of the Liberal Party. This party often focused on individual freedoms and social reforms. He even tried to become an MP for North Lanark in 1918 as a Liberal.
However, by 1928, he had joined the Unionist Party. The Unionist Party in Scotland believed strongly in keeping Scotland as part of the United Kingdom. He became a very active member, speaking at many of their meetings.
His Legal Work
Before he was elected as an MP for Edinburgh North, Sir Alexander had important legal jobs. He was an "Advocate Deputy to the Lord Advocate." This means he helped the Lord Advocate, who is the chief legal officer for the Scottish government, with legal advice and cases. He was also a "standing junior counsel" for the Department of Agriculture in Scotland. In this role, he provided legal advice specifically for farming and land matters in Scotland.
Becoming a Baronet
On June 22, 1945, Sir Alexander was given a special title: he was made a baronet. A baronet is a hereditary title, which means it can be passed down through the family. It's a bit like being a knight, but the title is passed on. He became the 1st Baronet of Quothquhan, which is a place in the County of Lanark in Scotland.
