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Fraser is a character in Diana Gabaldon's historical fiction novel An Echo in the Bone in which she portrays him as a kinsman to several of the major characters in the book, most notably Jamie Fraser, who is fighting on the side of the revolutionaries and William Ransom, Jamie's son, who is fighting for the British under Simon Fraser ...
Jul 16, 2023 · Jamie’s grandfather Simon Fraser, 11th Lord of Lovat, is the link between Outlander’s fictitious story and the Scottish real history, and it’s through him that the connection of Simon Fraser of Balnain to Jamie can be explained.
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The younger son of Hugh Fraser of Balnain in Scotland, Simon Fraser was born in the year 1729. His military career began with the Dutch army, of whom he fought for at the Siege of Bergen-op-Zoom in 1747. By 1755, Fraser had joined the British army as a Lieutenant.
Simon Fraser of Balnain was Brigadier-General in His Majesty's Army. He served in many campaigns, including the Canadian campaign in the Seven Years' War and the Saratoga campaign during the American War for Independence. Fraser ultimately was killed at the Battle of Bemis Heights, which...
Oct 5, 2018 · Simon Fraser of Balnain, Invernesshire, Scotland, (May 26, 1729 – Oct. 8, 1777) was born to a fighting culture. A Scottish Highlander, he was ushered into a rich heritage of Scottish warriors and the extensive Fraser clan that dated back to Anglo Saxon times.
Feb 21, 2024 · The name ‘Simon Fraser’ was widespread in 18th century England, so he is often referred to as ‘Simon Fraser of Balnain.’ His last name is sometimes spelled ‘Frazer.’ In 1747, Fraser started his military career and fought with the Dutch army at the Siege of Bergen-op-Zoom in the War of Austrian Succession.
Born in Invernesshire, Scotland, the tenth son of Alexander Fraser of Balnain by his second wife, Jean Mackintosh of Kyllachy. He began military career in the Dutch service and was wounded during the siege of Bergen-op-Zoom in 1747.
