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May 26, 2024 · In 1745, James Francis Edward Stuart‘s son, Charles Edward Stuart, launched a bold attempt to reclaim the British throne. With support from the Highland clans and French allies, he led a daring campaign that saw initial successes, including the capture of Edinburgh and a victory at the Battle of Prestonpans.
Jun 5, 2024 · Interesting Fact — James Francis Edward Stuart, the son of King James II, became known as the “Old Pretender.” due to rumors he was not truly the son of James. Interesting Fact — James Stuart’s son, Charles Edward Stuart, was known as the “Young Pretender” and “Bonnie Prince Charlie.” Interesting Fact — Bonnie Prince Charlie ...
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Jun 6, 2024 · James II (born October 14, 1633, London, England—died September 5/6 [September 16/17, New Style], 1701, Saint-Germain, France) was the king of England, Scotland, and Ireland from 1685 to 1688, and the last Stuart monarch in the direct male line. He was deposed in the Glorious Revolution (1688–89) and replaced by William III and Mary II.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
3 days ago · James Francis Edward Stuart, circa 1703, whose birth in June 1688 created the possibility of a Catholic dynasty. To ensure a compliant Parliament, James required potential MPs to be approved by their local Lord Lieutenant ; eligibility for both offices required positive answers in writing to the 'Three Questions', one being a commitment to ...
4 days ago · James Francis Edward Stuart "the Old Pretender" 1688–1766: Louisa Maria Stuart 1692–1712: George I 1660–1727 r. 1714–1727: Prince William, Duke of Gloucester 1689–1700: Charles Edward Stuart "the Young Pretender" 1720–1788: Henry Benedict Stuart "Duke of York" 1725–1807: George II 1683–1760 r. 1727–1760
3 days ago · The Jacobite uprisings, which sought to restore the Stuart monarchy to the British throne, reached a critical point with the 1715 rebellion. Many Scottish nobles, driven by loyalty to the Stuart cause or disillusionment with the reigning Hanoverian monarchy, took up arms in support of James Francis Edward Stuart, known as the Old Pretender.
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May 25, 2024 · The birth of James‘s son and heir, James Francis Edward Stuart, in June 1688 further intensified the crisis, as it raised the prospect of a Catholic dynasty ruling England. In response, a group of Protestant nobles, known as the Immortal Seven, invited James‘s Protestant daughter, Mary, and her husband, William of Orange, to take the throne.
