Charles Edward Stuart

Quick Facts

Full Name	Charles Edward Stuart
Occupation	Prince
Date Of Birth	Dec 31, 1720(1720-12-31)
Age	304
Date Of Death	1990-01-04
Country	Italy
Horoscope	Sagittarius

Charles Edward Stuart Biography

Charles Edward Stuart is one of the most popular and richest Prince who was born on December 31, 1720 in Italy. Also called “Bonnie Prince Charlie” and “The Young Pretender,” the eighteenth-century heir for the English, Irish, and Scottish thrones was the one who led the unsuccessful Jacobite revolt of 1745.

He is played in the film by British actor He is portrayed by British actor David Niven in the 1948 historical feature Bonnie Prince Charlie. in the historical film of 1948 Bonnie Prince Charlie.

The child of Prince James and grandchild of deposed regent The son of Prince James and the grandson of the deposed regent James II of England, Charles Edward Stuart spent his youth in Rome and Bologna, Italy. He was married to Louise of Stolberg-Gedern, and he had an illegitimate daughter – Charlotte Stuart, Duchess of Albany – through his relationship with Clementina Walkinshaw. of England, Charles Edward Stuart was a child at Rome as well as Bologna, Italy. Charles Edward Stuart was married to Louise of Stolberg- Gedern. the couple had an unborn daughter who was Charlotte Stuart, Duchess of Albany through his marriage with Clementina Walkinshaw.

Charles Edward Stuart Net Worth

Charles Edward Stuart is one of the richest Prince from Italy. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Charles Edward Stuart 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

In the beginning of 1740s After being conferred the title Prince Regent by the French government, Prince Regent immediately obtained French military support for his planned rebellion.

His famous retreat from the devasting Jacobite Uprising is the subject of traditional folk song “Mo Ghile Mear” and “The Skye Boat Song.”

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Facts & Trivia

Charles Ranked on the list of most popular Prince. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Italy. Charles Edward Stuart celebrates birthday on December 31 of every year.

Top Facts about Charles Edward Stuart

1. Charles Edward Stuart was born in Rome in 1720.
2. He was the grandson of King James II of England.
3. In 1745, he led a failed rebellion to claim the English throne.
4. The rebellion ended with his defeat at the Battle of Culloden.
5. He spent several months on the run before escaping to France.
6. He lived in exile for most of his life and died in Rome in 1788.
7. Despite his failure, he remains a romantic figure in Scottish history.
8. His nickname was “Bonnie Prince Charlie.”
9. He had support from some Highland clans during his rebellion.
10. His story has been immortalized in literature and film, including Sir Walter Scott’s “Waverley” and the movie “Braveheart.”

What was Charles Edward Stuart known for?

He is best remembered for his role in the 1745 rising ; his defeat at Culloden in April 1746 effectively ended the Stuart cause, and subsequent attempts failed to materialise, such as a planned French invasion in 1759.

What happened to Prince Charles Stuart after Culloden?

Charles eventually escaped to France and then Rome. Many of his followers were captured and some executed. Others were forced into exile and had their lands forfeited. The government was determined to eliminate the Jacobite cause once and for all.

Why was Charles Stuart called Bonnie?

Prince Charles, famously referred to as ‘Bonnie Prince Charlie’ due to his boyish looks and alleged charm , was also known as ‘The Young Pretender’ during the final rebellion of 1745.

Was Charles Stuart related to Mary Queen of Scots?

But Stuarts still ruled in England and Scotland, for William was the son of Charles II’s sister Mary , and his wife Mary was James II’s elder daughter. They became joint sovereigns as William III and Mary II.

Do Jacobites still exist?

However, the current official Jacobite claimant, according to the Royal Stuart Society, is Franz von Bayern (b1933) of the House of Wittelsbach, a prince of Bavaria , as his name suggests, and the great-grandson of the last king of Bavaria, Ludwig III.