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Series of attempts to reinstate the Stuarts on the British throne. They started after [[Glorious Revolution|1689]] and after a lot of conspiracy and minor rebellions, there were two main risings in 1715 and 1745 (for the other risings, see [[Jacobitism]]). | |||
== Rising of 1715 == | == Rising of 1715 == | ||
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After the death of [[William III]] in 1702 the crown was given to Anne, who was followed by [[George I]] in 1714. | After the death of [[William III]] in 1702 the crown was given to Anne, who was followed by [[George I]] in 1714. | ||
This drove many [[Tories]] to despair and some of them started a rebellion. | This drove many [[Tories]] to despair and some of them started a rebellion. | ||
As an opening event of the Rising, John Eskine, [[Earl of Mar and the '15|Earl of Mar]], raised the standard of King James (better known as the "Old Pretender") at Braemar on 6 September 1715. This happened in front of about 600 men. | As an opening event of the Rising, John Eskine, [[Earl of Mar and the '15|Earl of Mar]], raised the standard of King James VIII (better known as the "Old Pretender") at Braemar on 6 September 1715. This happened in front of about 600 men. | ||
Only a few days later they spread the news that the Earl of Mar was successful in the Highlands and this caused Tories and [[Jacobites]] in Perth to action. On 12 September 1715 the important centre of trade [Perth] was captured. | Only a few days later they spread the news that the Earl of Mar was successful in the Highlands and this caused Tories and [[Jacobites]] in Perth to action. On 12 September 1715 the important centre of trade [Perth] was captured. | ||
Surprised by the Rising, the government had only 4000 men who were led by the Duke of Argyle. | Surprised by the Rising, the government had only 4000 men who were led by the Duke of Argyle. | ||
The deciding battle was the battle of Sheriffmuir on 13 November. The Duke of Argyle could not be beaten and the Earl of Mar retired to Perth. This caused the Old Pretender to come to Peterhead in order to motivate his army again. | The deciding battle was the battle of Sheriffmuir on 13 November. The Duke of Argyle could not be beaten and the Earl of Mar retired to Perth. This caused the Old Pretender to come to Peterhead in order to motivate his army again. | ||
By now the government hat used the time to build up their army. Supported by Dutch troops they had an overwhelming force and made the Old Pretender and the Earl of Mar taking ship to France again. So the Rising was over by April 1716. | By now the government hat used the time to build up their army. Supported by Dutch troops they had an overwhelming force and made the Old Pretender and the Earl of Mar taking ship to France again. So the Rising was over by April 1716. | ||
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The Rising of 1745 was led by [[Charles Edward Stuart]]. He invaded England by the western routes but failed to gain English supporters. Still his march could not be stopped by Cumberland and by Wade. | The Rising of 1745 was led by [[Charles Edward Stuart]]. He invaded England by the western routes but failed to gain English supporters. Still his march could not be stopped by Cumberland and by Wade. | ||
After the Jacobites were posted on Culloden Moor (near Inverness), their army was destroyed in April 1746 by the outnumbered army of Cumberland. After the battle, numbers of Jacobites were slaughtered or shot. This caused Cumberland's nickname "Butcher". After hiding from the troops Bonnie Prince Charlie got away to France. | After the Jacobites were posted on Culloden Moor (near Inverness), their army was destroyed in April 1746 by the outnumbered army of Cumberland. After the battle, numbers of Jacobites were slaughtered or shot. This caused Cumberland's nickname "Butcher". After hiding from the troops Bonnie Prince Charlie got away to France. | ||
As a result of this defeat, clan | As a result of this defeat, clan standards were burned and the wearing of a highland dress and tartan sets was forbidden. | ||
The rebel chiefs lost their land and government prohibited their private armies and therefore destroyed all danger of another rising. | The rebel chiefs lost their land and government prohibited their private armies and therefore destroyed all danger of another rising. | ||
== Sources == | == Sources == | ||
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Arnold-Baker, Charles. ''The Companion to British History.'' Tunbridge Wells: Longross, 1996. | Arnold-Baker, Charles. ''The Companion to British History.'' Tunbridge Wells: Longross, 1996. | ||
Baynes, John. ''The Jacobite Rising of 1715.'' London: Cassell | Baynes, John. ''The Jacobite Rising of 1715.'' London: Cassell, 1970. | ||
Cannon, John Ashton (ed.). ''The Oxford Companion to British History.'' Oxford: University Press, 1997. | Cannon, John Ashton (ed.). ''The Oxford Companion to British History.'' Oxford: Oxford University Press, 1997. | ||
Latest revision as of 10:02, 18 April 2019
Series of attempts to reinstate the Stuarts on the British throne. They started after 1689 and after a lot of conspiracy and minor rebellions, there were two main risings in 1715 and 1745 (for the other risings, see Jacobitism).
Rising of 1715
After the death of William III in 1702 the crown was given to Anne, who was followed by George I in 1714. This drove many Tories to despair and some of them started a rebellion. As an opening event of the Rising, John Eskine, Earl of Mar, raised the standard of King James VIII (better known as the "Old Pretender") at Braemar on 6 September 1715. This happened in front of about 600 men. Only a few days later they spread the news that the Earl of Mar was successful in the Highlands and this caused Tories and Jacobites in Perth to action. On 12 September 1715 the important centre of trade [Perth] was captured. Surprised by the Rising, the government had only 4000 men who were led by the Duke of Argyle.
The deciding battle was the battle of Sheriffmuir on 13 November. The Duke of Argyle could not be beaten and the Earl of Mar retired to Perth. This caused the Old Pretender to come to Peterhead in order to motivate his army again. By now the government hat used the time to build up their army. Supported by Dutch troops they had an overwhelming force and made the Old Pretender and the Earl of Mar taking ship to France again. So the Rising was over by April 1716.
Rising of 1745
The Rising of 1745 was led by Charles Edward Stuart. He invaded England by the western routes but failed to gain English supporters. Still his march could not be stopped by Cumberland and by Wade. After the Jacobites were posted on Culloden Moor (near Inverness), their army was destroyed in April 1746 by the outnumbered army of Cumberland. After the battle, numbers of Jacobites were slaughtered or shot. This caused Cumberland's nickname "Butcher". After hiding from the troops Bonnie Prince Charlie got away to France. As a result of this defeat, clan standards were burned and the wearing of a highland dress and tartan sets was forbidden. The rebel chiefs lost their land and government prohibited their private armies and therefore destroyed all danger of another rising.
Sources
Arnold-Baker, Charles. The Companion to British History. Tunbridge Wells: Longross, 1996.
Baynes, John. The Jacobite Rising of 1715. London: Cassell, 1970.
Cannon, John Ashton (ed.). The Oxford Companion to British History. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 1997.