KEITH, GEORGE [SSNE 3957]

Surname

KEITH

First name

GEORGE

Title/rank

CAPTAIN OF HORSE

Nationality

SCOT

Social status

OFFICER

Text source

D. Fedosov, The Caledonian Connection (Aberdeen, 1996); He came to Moscow in 1661 with other Scots from Swedish service on Patrick Gordon's advice. In 1666 he is mentioned by Gordon on the latter's departure to Britain. (RGADA,f.150,op.1,1661,No.33).

Service record

SWEDEN, SWEDISH ARMY

Arrived 1660-01-01, as CAPT OF HORSE

Departed 1660-12-31, as CAPT OF HORSE

Capacity OFFICER, purpose MILITARY

RUSSIA, RUSSIAN ARMY

Arrived 1661-01-01, as CAPT OF HORSE

Departed 1666-12-31, as CAPT OF HORSE

Capacity OFFICER, purpose MILITARY