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Charles Edward, the Young Pretender: Quick Facts

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Facts

Also Known As Charles Edward Louis Philip Casimir Stuart • Young Chevalier • Bonnie Prince Charlie
Born December 31, 1720 • Rome • Italy
Died January 31, 1788 (aged 67) • Rome • Italy
Political Affiliation Jacobite
House / Dynasty House of Stuart
Notable Family Members spouse Louise Maximilienne Caroline, Countess of Albany • father James Edward, the Old Pretender • brother Henry Stuart, Cardinal Duke of York
Role In Battle of Culloden • Forty-five Rebellion

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James Fitzjames, duke of Berwick-upon-Tweed, engraving, 17th century.
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