Lord George Murray

Scottish Jacobite General

Lord George Murray - Scottish Jacobite General
Born

October 4th, 1694
330 years ago

Died

1760
265 years ago — 66 years old

Category

Military & Warriors

Country

Scotland

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Born in 1694, served as a general in the Jacobite army during the Jacobite uprisings in Britain. Played a significant role in the 1745 Rising, supporting Charles Edward Stuart's claim to the throne. Demonstrated military leadership during the Battle of Prestonpans and the Battle of Falkirk. After the Jacobite defeat at Culloden in 1746, fled to France and continued to support the Jacobite cause until his death in 1760.

Led Jacobite forces at the Battle of Falkirk

Contributed to the Jacobite uprising of 1745

Played a key role in the early successes of the Jacobite cause

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