Jacobite Risings
The Jacobite risings were a series of uprisings in Britain, primarily in the late 17th and 18th centuries, aimed at restoring the Jacobite claim to the thrones of England and Scotland. This claim was led by James II and his descendants, who were ousted during the Glorious Revolution of 1688. Key risings occurred in 1715 and 1745, with the latter led by Charles Edward Stuart, also known as "Bonnie Prince Charlie." The movements were driven by political, religious, and cultural conflicts, particularly between the Catholic supporters of the Stuarts and the Protestant establishment, ultimately culminating in the defeat at Culloden in 1746.
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The Jacobite Risings were a series of uprisings in Britain during the late 17th and 18th centuries aimed at restoring the Stuart monarchy, which had been deposed in the Glorious Revolution of 1688. Supporters, known as Jacobites, were primarily Scottish Highlanders and Irish Catholics, rallying around the claim of James II's descendants to the throne. Key uprisings occurred in 1689, 1715, and 1745. The most famous, led by Bonnie Prince Charlie, ultimately failed at the Battle of Culloden in 1746. The risings marked significant cultural and political resistance in Scotland against British governance.