Aftermath of the Jacobite Rising of 1715: Retribution and Exile
- When
- 1716
- Where
- France
- Episodes
- 1
Following the failure of the 1715 Jacobite rising, James Francis Edward Stuart returned to France in February 1716. In the same month, the government executed Earls Derwentwater and Kenmure on Tower Hill for treason, marking the severe retribution against the rebellion's leaders.
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Background and detail
Background. The Jacobite rising of 1715 was an attempt by the exiled James Francis Edward Stuart to regain the thrones of England, Scotland, and Ireland. Although James landed in Scotland in December 1715, his presence failed to spark popular enthusiasm, and the uprising ultimately ended with his return to France in February 1716.
People involved
- James Francis Edward Stuart · Jacobite Pretender
- James Radclyffe, 3rd Earl of Derwentwater · Jacobite Leader
- William Gordon, 6th Viscount of Kenmure · Jacobite Leader
Sources
- Jacobite rising of 1715 Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-15
- James Radclyffe, 3rd Earl of Derwentwater Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-08
- William Gordon, 6th Viscount of Kenmure Wikipedia, revision of 2026-06-26
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