Thomas Keith (soldier)
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Thomas Keith (soldier)
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Thomas Keith was a Scottish soldier, captured in Egypt while fighting for the United Kingdom. As a prisoner of war, he willingly converted to Islam and joined the Ottoman military. He died in 1815 as governor of Medina while fighting the rising power of the Saudi dynasty. Born in Edinburgh, Keith enlisted in the 78th (Highlanders) Regiment of Foot on 4 August 1804. He went with the 2nd battalion of the regiment to join John Stuart in the British campaign to Sicily 1806. Soon after, Keith was sen
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Scottish soldier (c. 1793 – 1815)
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2024-01-29T04:53:23Z
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