Field Marshal James Francis Edward Keith, Peterhead
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James Francis Edward Keith was a Scottish soldier and Generalfeldmarschall of the Royal Prussian Army. As a Jacobite he took part in a failed attempt to restore the Stuart Monarchy to Britain. When this failed, he fled to Europe, living in France, and then Spain. He joined the Spanish and eventually the Russian armies and fought in the Anglo-Spanish War and the Russo-Swedish War. In the latter he participated in the conquest of Finland and became its viceroy. Subsequently, he participated in the coup d'état that put Elizabeth of Russia on the throne. ()
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Which popular attractions are close to Field Marshal James Francis Edward Keith?
Nearby attractions include Reform Monument, Peterhead (2 min walk), Keith Inch Castle, Peterhead (9 min walk), Peterhead Baptist Church, Peterhead (9 min walk), Balmoor Stadium, Peterhead (21 min walk).
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