Charles Erskine, Earl of Mar


Charles Erskine, Earl of Mar was a Scottish nobleman. He is regarded as both the 22nd earl and the 5th earl.
He raised the 21st Regiment of Foot, or Royal Scots Fusiliers, in 1679, and became its first colonel. However, he was arrested shortly before his death.
On 2 April 1674, he married Mary Maule, daughter of George Maule, 2nd Earl of Panmure. Their son John Erskine succeeded to the title.