James Francis Edward Keith

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James Francis Edward Keith
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James Francis Edward Keith

Summary

James Francis Edward Keith is a human[1]. His place of birth was Peterhead[2]. He was born on June 11, 1696[3]. He died in Hochkirch[4]. He died on October 14, 1758[5]. He worked as a military personnel[6], military officer[7], and military leader[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (156 views/month, #7,255 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • James Francis Edward Keith's place of birth was Peterhead[2].
  • James Francis Edward Keith died in Hochkirch[4].
  • James Francis Edward Keith was born on June 11, 1696[3].
  • James Francis Edward Keith was born on June 4, 1696[10].
  • James Francis Edward Keith died on October 14, 1758[5].
  • Burial took place at Garnisonkirche[11].
  • Burial took place at Südwestkirchhof Stahnsdorf[12].
  • James Francis Edward Keith's father was William Keith, 9th Earl Marischal[13].
  • James Francis Edward Keith's mother was Mary Drummond[14].
  • James Francis Edward Keith held citizenship in Scotland[15].
  • English was James Francis Edward Keith's native language[16].
  • James Francis Edward Keith's professions included military personnel[6].
  • James Francis Edward Keith worked as a military officer[7].
  • James Francis Edward Keith's professions included military leader[8].
  • James Francis Edward Keith's field of work was military affairs[17].
  • James Francis Edward Keith's education included a stint at University of Edinburgh[18].
  • James Francis Edward Keith's education included a stint at University of Paris[19].
  • James Francis Edward Keith's education included a stint at University of Aberdeen[20].
  • James Francis Edward Keith's education included a stint at University of Aberdeen School of Law[21].
  • James Francis Edward Keith received the Order of the Black Eagle[22].
  • James Francis Edward Keith received the Order of Saint Alexander Nevsky[23].
  • James Francis Edward Keith received the Order of St. Andrew[24].
  • James Francis Edward Keith was a member of Royal Prussian Academy of Sciences[25].
  • James Francis Edward Keith is recorded as male[26].
  • James Francis Edward Keith's instance of is recorded as human[27].

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Origins and Family

James Francis Edward Keith was born in Peterhead[2]. Recorded date of birth include June 11, 1696[3] and June 4, 1696[10]. His father was William Keith, 9th Earl Marischal[13]. His mother was Mary Drummond[14]. English was his native language[16].

Education

Educated at University of Edinburgh[18], a public university[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1583[30], headquartered in Edinburgh[31]; University of Paris[19], a former entity[32], in France[33], founded in 1150[34], headquartered in Paris[35]; University of Aberdeen[20], a public research university[36], in United Kingdom[37], founded in 1495[38], headquartered in Aberdeen[39]; and University of Aberdeen School of Law[21], a law school[40], in United Kingdom[41], founded in 1495[42].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include military personnel[6], military officer[7], and military leader[8]. James Francis Edward Keith's field of work was military affairs[17].

Recognition

Awards received include Order of the Black Eagle[22], an order[43], in Kingdom of Prussia[44], founded in 1701[45]; Order of Saint Alexander Nevsky[23], an order[46], in Russian Empire[47], founded in 1725[48]; and Order of St. Andrew[24], an order[49], in Russian Empire[50], founded in 1698[51].

Death and Burial

James Francis Edward Keith died on October 14, 1758[5]. He died in Hochkirch[4]. Recorded place of burial include Garnisonkirche[11] and Südwestkirchhof Stahnsdorf[12].

Why It Matters

James Francis Edward Keith ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (156 views/month, #7,255 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[52] He is known by 13 alternative names across languages and contexts.[53]

FAQs

Where was James Francis Edward Keith born?

James Francis Edward Keith's place of birth was Peterhead[2].

Where did James Francis Edward Keith die?

James Francis Edward Keith died in Hochkirch[4].

Who were James Francis Edward Keith's parents?

James Francis Edward Keith's father was William Keith, 9th Earl Marischal[13]. James Francis Edward Keith's mother was Mary Drummond[14].

What did James Francis Edward Keith do for work?

James Francis Edward Keith worked as military personnel[6], military officer[7], and military leader[8].

Where did James Francis Edward Keith go to school?

James Francis Edward Keith was educated at University of Edinburgh[18], University of Paris[19], University of Aberdeen[20], and University of Aberdeen School of Law[21].

What awards did James Francis Edward Keith receive?

Honors received include Order of the Black Eagle[22], Order of Saint Alexander Nevsky[23], and Order of St. Andrew[24].

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  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [26] . list of inhabitants of the Convent Quarter. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
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  7. [27] . BiographySampo. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  12. [17] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [16] . Biografiskt lexikon för Finland. wikidata.org.
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  16. [8] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  23. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . urn.fi. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  24. [10] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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  24. [51] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [52] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [53] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 18d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation military personnel, military officer, military leader
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  2. 25d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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    Political ideology Jacobitism
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