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Bonnie Prince Charlie in hiding in the moors of Scotland
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Bonnie Prince Charlie in hiding in the moors of Scotland
Bonnie Prince Charlie (1720-1788) - the elder son of James Francis Edward Stuart, grandson of James II and VII, and the Stuart claimant to the throne of Great Britain in hiding in a cave in Scotland after defeat at the Battle of Culloden on 16 April 1746. He hid in the moors of Scotland, always barely ahead of the government forces. Many Highlanders aided him, and none of them betrayed him for the 30, 000 reward. Charles eventualy fled to France.
1746
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This evocative image captures the enigmatic figure of Bonnie Prince Charlie, the Jacobite claimant to the British throne, in hiding in the rugged Scottish moors following the defeat of his rebellion at the Battle of Culloden on April 16, 1746. The Prince, the elder son of James Francis Edward Stuart and grandson of James II and VII, had led the uprising against the Protestant Hanoverian King George II with the hope of restoring the Catholic Stuart dynasty. After the disastrous defeat at Culloden, Bonnie Prince Charlie went into hiding, relying on the loyalty and support of the Highlanders to evade capture. This photograph, taken in the 1740s, depicts him in a cave, surrounded by the harsh and unforgiving landscape, with a lookout keeping watch in the distance. Despite the significant reward of 30,000 pounds offered by the government for his capture, none of his supporters betrayed him. The image of Bonnie Prince Charlie in hiding in the Scottish moors has become an enduring symbol of the Jacobite rebellion and the romanticized notion of the Scottish Highlands. The Prince eventually made his way to France, where he lived out the rest of his days in exile, never giving up hope of reclaiming the throne. This haunting photograph offers a glimpse into the history of a pivotal moment in Scottish and British history, and the enduring allure of the rebellion that captured the hearts and imaginations of so many.
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