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Did Friedrich the Great truly gift the Hofmarschall-Keith-Haus to his friend, or is there more to the story? We stand before the Hofmarschall-Keith-Haus, a charming beige building with a red tiled hipped roof. It sits quietly on Lennéstraße, a testament to a unique friendship in the midst of Prussian grandeur. The Hofmarschall-Keith-Haus was built between 1764 and 1766. Its design, attributed to architect Heinrich Ludwig Manger, reflects a more intimate scale compared to the sprawling palaces nearby. It was a gift from Frederick the Great to George Keith, the Earl Marischal of Scotland. Keith, a Jacobite exile, had found refuge in Prussia. He became a close confidant to the king. This house, a token of their bond, offered Keith a peaceful retreat near Sanssouci. Imagine Keith strolling through the gardens, perhaps discussing philosophy or politics with the king. The Hofmarschall-Keith-Haus, though modest in comparison to its palatial neighbors, holds a special place in Potsdam’s history. It embodies not the pomp of royalty, but the enduring value of friendship. The house whispers stories of exile, camaraderie, and the quiet moments shared between two unlikely friends in the heart of Prussian power.

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