James Francis Edward Stuart

Events

3

Episodes

4

Years

1708–1745

Every event in Historedia whose sources name James Francis 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. James Francis Edward Stuart's Attempted Landing in Firth of Forth

   1708

   Role: Jacobite Pretender

   1. 123 March 1708 · Firth of ForthFailed Firth of Forth Landing

      James Francis Edward Stuart's 1708 attempt to land in Scotland was thwarted by British naval interception and bad weather.

2. Aftermath of the Jacobite Rising of 1715: Retribution and Exile

   1716

   Role: Jacobite Pretender

   1. 2February 1716 · FranceReturn to France

      James Francis Edward Stuart returned to France in February 1716, effectively ending the Jacobite uprising in Scotland.

3. Jacobite Rising of 1745

   1745

   Role: Exiled Stuart claimant and father of Charles

   1. 319 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. 4September 1745 · Edinburgh, ScotlandCapture of Edinburgh

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

Sources

1. James Francis Edward Stuart Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-26
2. Jacobite rising of 1715 Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-15
3. Charles Edward Stuart Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-16