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James Butler Biography and Timeline

Follow James Butler through 4 dated historical records for Scotland.

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James Butler, historical timeline

A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.

4Distinct records

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1714–1719Years on this page

1714

Exile of James Butler

Duke · Warfare / Jacobite Rebellion

Becomes a Jacobite & escapes to France

1714

Dismissal

Duke · Captain General · Warfare / Jacobite Rebellion

Dismissed as Captin General by George II

1719

27 March 1719

Invasion of Great Britain

Duke · Warfare / Military

Sails from Cadiz with 29 ships & 5,000 men

9 May 1719

Invasion of Great Britain

Duke · Warfare / Military

Advises invaders in Scotland to proceed saying they will be supported by Spain

Records, sources and methodology

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