The Hon. James Francis Edward Keith (June 11, 1696 –October 14, 1758) is a Scottish soldier and Prussian field marshal.

As a Jacobite he takes part in a failed attempt to restore the Stuart Monarchy to Britain.

When this fails, he flees to Europe, living in France, then Spain.

He joins the Spanish and eventually the Russian armies and fights in the Anglo-Spanish War (1727) and the Russo-Swedish War (1741–1743).

In the latter he participates in the conquest of Finland and becomes its viceroy.

Subsequently, he participates in the coup d'etat that pust Catherine II of Russia on the throne.

He subsequently serves in the Prussian army under Frederick the Great, where he distinguishes himself in several campaigns.

He dies during the Seven Years' War at the Battle of Hochkirch while covering the Prussian army's retreat.

He receives the Black Eagle Order and is memorialized on the Equestrian statue of Frederick the Great.