Jacobite Rising of 1745
- When
- 1745
- Where
- Glenfinnan, Scottish Highlands; Edinburgh, Scotland
- Episodes
- 2
Charles Edward Stuart launched the 1745 Jacobite rising at Glenfinnan to restore the Stuart dynasty. The campaign included capturing Edinburgh, the victory at Prestonpans, and an advance into England, though specific details on the Derby retreat and later skirmishes are not fully detailed in the provided passages.
Episodes
- Raising the Standard at Glenfinnan
Charles Edward Stuart formally launched the Jacobite rising by raising his standard at Glenfinnan in the Scottish Highlands.
- Capture of Edinburgh
Jacobite rebels captured Edinburgh in September 1745, a key early victory in the campaign.
Background and detail
Background. The rising was an attempt to regain the British throne for the exiled House of Stuart. Charles Edward Stuart, named prince regent by his father James in 1743, prepared for the campaign after a failed invasion plan in 1744. Encouraged by French military successes, he sailed for Scotland in July 1745.
People involved
- Charles Edward Stuart · Leader of the Jacobite rising
- James Francis Edward Stuart · Exiled Stuart claimant and father of Charles
Sources
- Jacobite rising of 1745 Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-10
- Charles Edward Stuart Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-16
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