Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
charles-edward-stuart
Proper Noun
/ˈʃɑːrlz ˈɛdwərd stjuːərt/
Definition
Charles Edward Stuart was a claimant to the British throne known for leading the Jacobite uprising of 1745 in an attempt to restore his family to the throne.
Examples
- Charles Edward Stuart gathered his troops in Scotland to reclaim the throne.
- The uprising led by Charles Edward Stuart is a significant event in British history.
- Many supporters rallied behind Charles Edward Stuart during the 1745 campaign.
Meaning
He was known as Bonnie Prince Charlie, a key figure in the Jacobite attempts to reclaim the throne for the House of Stuart.
Synonyms
- Bonnie Prince Charlie
- Charles III (in Jacobite succession)
