The Jacobite Rebellion

The Jacobite Rebellions were a series of uprisings in Britain and Ireland from 1689 to 1746 aimed at restoring the Catholic Stuart monarchy, which had been replaced by the Protestant Hanovers. They sought to affirm James II’s and his descendants’ claims to the throne against William and Mary, and later Queen Anne and others. The most notable uprising was the 1745 rebellion led by Bonnie Prince Charlie. These conflicts were driven by religious, political, and dynastic issues, ultimately resulting in the suppression of Jacobite supporters and the solidification of Hanoverian rule in Britain.