Field Marshal Keith statue, Peterhead
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Field Marshal Keith statue, Peterhead
Image: © Bill Harrison Taken: 27 Jun 2015
James Francis Edward Keith (see: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_Francis_Edward_Keith ), born at Inverugie Castle near Peterhead was a Jacobite who was forced to flee the country after the '15 rebellion was suppressed. He served in the Spanish, Russian and Prussian armies and died at the battle of Hochkirch in 1758, where his heroics allowed Frederick the Great to retreat to safety. His Jacobite past was evidently forgiven by 1868 when this statue was gifted to Peterhead by the King of Prussia.
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Image Location
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57.504995
Longitude
-1.777872