Erskine William GLADSTONE

Background

GLADSTONE, Erskine William was born on October 29, 1925 in Eton. Son of Charles A. and Isla M. (nee Crum) Gladstone.

Education

Eton and Christ Church, Oxford.

Career

Assistant Master, Shrewsbury School 1949-1950, Eton College 1951-1961. Headmaster, Lancing College 1961-1969. Deputy Lieutenant, of Flintshire 1969, Clwyd 1974, Lord-Lieutenant 1985.

Chief Scout, United Kingdom and Overseas branches 1972-1982.

Chairman World Committee of the Scout Organization 1979-1981. Chairman Council of Glenalmond College 1981-1986.

Lord Lieutenant, of Clwyd since 1985. Chairman Representative Body, Church in Wales since 1977.

Interests

• Reading history", gardening, shooting.

Connections

Married Rosamund A. Hambro in 1962.