Fifteen Rebellion
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The Fifteen Rebellion, also known as the First Jacobite Rebellion, occurred in 1715. It was an attempt by supporters of the exiled Stuart king, James II, and his descendants to regain the throne of Great Britain. The movement was particularly strong in Scotland and Wales, with religious and dynastic motivations playing key roles.1
The rebellion was led by John Erskine, the 6th Earl of Mar, who raised Jacobite clans and forces in the northeast of Scotland. However, Mar's leadership was hesitant, and his forces advanced only as far as Perth. A confrontation with the Duke of Argyll's smaller army resulted in a drawn battle at Sheriffmuir. Simultaneously, a planned uprising in the south of England faltered at Preston. James Edward, the Old Pretender, arrived too late to influence the outcome and ultimately fled to France with his supporters. The rebellion ultimately failed to restore the Stuarts to the throne.12
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