Historical Events tagged with "jacobite"
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James Francis Edward Stuart Declares Jacobite Claim
James Francis Edward Stuart, known as the Old Pretender, claimed the thrones of England and Scotland, asserting his right as the son of James II of England. Following the Glorious Revolution, which led to the ousting of his father, James sought to unite supporters and reclaim the throne that was lost to the Protestant regime. His declaration served as a rallying point for Jacobite supporters who remained loyal to the exiled Stuart lineage. This event took place in a context of political flux within Britain and marked a significant moment in the ongoing struggle between Jacobitism and the established Hanoverian monarchy.
Continue ReadingClash at Dunkeld During the Jacobite Rising
The Battle of Dunkeld was a significant engagement during the Jacobite Rising of 1689. It occurred between government forces loyal to King William III and Highland troops supporting the deposed King James VII. The battle took place in the town of Dunkeld, Scotland, where a small group of government troops defended a church against a larger force of Jacobite warriors. Fierce fighting ensued, and despite being heavily outnumbered, the government forces successfully repelled the attackers, leading to significant casualties on both sides.
Continue ReadingWilliamite Victory Forces James II's Departure
The Battle of Reading saw Williamite forces decisively defeating the Jacobites, compelling King James II of England to flee for his life. This encounter, which unfolded near Reading, England, on December 9, 1688, represented a pivotal moment in the struggle for power in England as William of Orange sought to establish greater Protestant control, undermining the authority of the Catholic king James II.
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