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The '''Jacobites''' are supporters of the Stuarts (in the 18th century namely James II, James Edward, Charles Edward). Their main goal was to restore the catholic Stuart dynasty in England. | The '''Jacobites''' are supporters of the Stuarts (in the 18th century namely [[James II]], [[James Edward]], [[Charles Edward]]). Their main goal was to restore the catholic Stuart dynasty in England. | ||
The | The Jacobites' allies in the 18th century were to be found in the catholic countries, e.g. France and Ireland. In England, they sympathized with the Tories. | ||
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Important '''Jacobite risings''' in the 18th century: | Important '''Jacobite risings''' in the 18th century: | ||
Revision as of 12:01, 9 November 2009
The Jacobites are supporters of the Stuarts (in the 18th century namely James II, James Edward, Charles Edward). Their main goal was to restore the catholic Stuart dynasty in England.
The Jacobites' allies in the 18th century were to be found in the catholic countries, e.g. France and Ireland. In England, they sympathized with the Tories.
Important Jacobite risings in the 18th century:
1708: A reaction to the Act of Union.
1715: An attempt to wipe out the Hanoverian rule in England.
1745: A reaction to the English warfare. The Jacobites won the battle at Prestonpans. But in 1746, they lost the battle at Culloden.