Historical Events tagged with "prince charles"

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Military & Warfare

Prince Charles Edward Stuart Raises His Standard

August 19th, 1745 279 years ago

In August 1745, Prince Charles Edward Stuart raised his standard at Glenfinnan, marking the start of the Second Jacobite Rebellion known as 'the 45.' He rallied supporters to restore his father, James Francis Edward Stuart, to the throne of Britain. The event garnered significant attention, symbolizing the hope of the Jacobites for a return to power. The picturesque Glenfinnan Monument commemorates this pivotal moment in Scottish history.

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