Historedia
Person

Charles Edward Stuart

Events
2
Episodes
5
Years
1745–1746

Every event in Historedia whose sources name Charles Edward Stuart, with the role they cite and all of that event’s episodes. This is not a biography, and mentions are grouped by name, so two people with the same name can share this page.

Events and episodes

  1. Jacobite Rising of 1745

    1745

    Role: Leader of the Jacobite rising

    1. 19 August 1745 · Glenfinnan, Scottish HighlandsRaising the Standard at Glenfinnan

      Charles Edward Stuart formally launched the Jacobite rising by raising his standard at Glenfinnan in the Scottish Highlands.

    2. September 1745 · Edinburgh, ScotlandCapture of Edinburgh

      Jacobite rebels captured Edinburgh in September 1745, a key early victory in the campaign.

  2. The Jacobite Rising of 1745–1746 and its Aftermath

    1746

    Role: Jacobite leader

    1. January–February 1746 · Stirling CastleSiege of Stirling

      Jacobite forces besieged Stirling Castle in early January 1746 after withdrawing from England.

    2. 17 January 1746 · Falkirk MuirBattle of Falkirk Muir

      Jacobite forces defeated British government forces in a narrow victory on 17 January 1746.

    3. 16 April 1746 · Culloden MoorBattle of Culloden

      Charles Edward Stuart's army was decisively defeated by the Duke of Cumberland on 16 April 1746.

Sources

  1. Jacobite rising of 1745 Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-10
  2. Charles Edward Stuart Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-16
  3. Battle of Culloden Wikipedia