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Charles Edward Stuart

1720–1788 · 18th century · Also known as Bonnie Prince Charlie, the Young Pretender

Charles Edward Stuart, known as Bonnie Prince Charlie or the Young Pretender, was the elder son of James Francis Edward Stuart and the Jacobite claimant to the British throne. In 1745 he landed in Scotland, raised the Highland clans, took Edinburgh and advanced to Derby before retreating. After defeat at Culloden in 1746 he escaped to France and spent the rest of his life in exile.

Charles Edward Stuart
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