John Erskine, 1st Baron Erskine of Rerrick facts for kids
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The Lord Erskine of Rerrick
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| Governor of Northern Ireland | |
| In office 3 December 1964 – 3 December 1968 |
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| Monarch | Elizabeth II |
| Preceded by | The Lord Wakehurst |
| Succeeded by | The Lord Grey of Naunton |
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| Born |
John Maxwell Erskine
14 December 1893 |
| Died | 14 December 1980 (aged 87) |
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John Maxwell Erskine, 1st Baron Erskine of Rerrick (born December 14, 1893 – died December 14, 1980) was an important Scottish banker. He also served as the Governor of Northern Ireland from 1964 to 1968. This was a very important role in the government of Northern Ireland.
About John Maxwell Erskine
John Maxwell Erskine was born in a town called Kirkcudbright in Scotland. His parents were John and Maryanne Erskine. He went to school at Kirkcudbright Academy.
His Career in Banking
John Maxwell Erskine had a long and successful career in banking. From 1932 to 1953, he was the General Manager of the Commercial Bank of Scotland. This meant he was in charge of how the bank was run every day. After that, he became a director of the bank, helping to make big decisions, from 1951 to 1969.
He was also the President of the Institute of Bankers in Scotland from 1937 to 1940. This is a professional group for bankers, and being president is a big honor. In 1933, he was chosen to be a Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh. This is a group of smart people who are experts in different fields, like science and arts.
Honors and Titles
John Maxwell Erskine received several special honors during his life.
- In 1949, he was made a Knight. This meant he could use "Sir" before his name.
- In 1961, he was given the title of Baronet. This is a special hereditary title, meaning it can be passed down in the family.
- In 1964, he became a Baron. This is a title of nobility, and he was then known as Lord Erskine of Rerrick.
His Family Life
John Maxwell Erskine married Henrietta Dunnett in 1922. They had two children, one son and one daughter. His son, Iain Maxwell Erskine, later became the 2nd Baron Erskine of Rerrick after his father passed away.
