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The Battle of Inverurie was a confrontation that took place during the Jacobite Uprising of 1745. The Battle of Inverurie took place on the 23rd of December 1745, near Inverurie, Scotland. It was fought between the 1100 men and 5 cannons of the Jacobi… more »

1688-1766 Prince James was the claimant to the throne of England, Scotland and Ireland in both Jacobite Uprisings. Prince James was born on the 10th of June 1688, in St. James’s Palace, London, England. His birth name was James Francis Edward Stuar… more »

The Clifton Moor Skirmish was the last battle fought on England that involved Prince Charles. The Clifton Moor Skirmish took place as the Jacobite army was retreating from England. This was due to their progressively worsening situation, such as the a… more »

The Siege of Carlisle was a conflict in the Jacobite Uprising of 1745 where the Carlisle Castle was captured. The Siege of Carlisle was the third significant conflict of the Jacobite Uprising of 1745. In actual fact there were two sieges of Carlisle c… more »

The Battle of Prestonpans was the second conflict of the Jacobite Uprising 1745, and it was also the first significant conflict. The Battle of Prestonpans was fought at Prestonpans, near Edinburgh, on the 21st of September 1745. The Jacobite forcers… more »