Mobilization
The Princes army arrives in the Stirling area. The Jacobite army is reinforced by the arrival of Lady MacKintosh and 400 clansmen
Historical events in 1746
86 historical records
January 174620 historical events
Battle of Falkirk
General Hawley brought an army of 13,000 from Newcastle upon Tyne to Edinburgh, sending an advance unit to Linlithgow on 13 January
Battle of Falkirk
Hawley advanced with his main army of 6,000 on 15 January, intending to relieve Stirling Castle
Siege of Stirling Castle
Hawley advanced with his main army of 6,000 on 15 January, intending to relieve Stirling Castle
Mobilization
Draws up the Jacobite army in battle order south of Bannockburn
Battle of Falkirk
Present at the Battle of Falkirk against Prince Charles Edward Stuart
Battle of Falkirk
Captures Edindurgh then tries to releive the siege of Stirling but defeated at Falkirk
Siege of Stirling Castle
Captures Edindurgh then tries to releive the siege of Stirling but defeated at Falkirk
Battle of Falkirk
On the morning of 17 January, the Jacobites planned an offensive. The army moved cautiously towards Falkirk, avoiding the main road and heading for the Hill of Falkirk which overlooked Hawley's encampment below. With General Hawley established at nearby Callendar House, the Government army was taken by surprise
Battle of Falkirk
The Jacobites emerged victorious, but failed to take advantage of the encounter. Hawley claimed to have suffered only 280 casualties, but his losses were much greater. Around 350 Royal troops were killed, wounded or missing, and some 300 captured
Battle of Falkirk
The rebels are led by Prince Charles Edward Stuart & Lord George Murray
Battle of Falkirk
On the morning of 17 January, the Jacobites planned an offensive. The army moved cautiously towards Falkirk, avoiding the main road and heading for the Hill of Falkirk which overlooked Hawley's encampment below. With General Hawley established at nearby Callendar House, the Government army was taken by surprise
Battle of Falkirk
The Jacobite losses were around 50 dead and 80 wounded. The Jacobites seized some Hanoverian tents, ammunition, wagons, and three of their cannons, but they remained in or around Falkirk for most of the month and lost any initiative they may have gained from the victory
Battle of Falkirk
The rebels are led by Prince Charles Edward Stuart & Lord George Murray. Charles Edward & his Highlanders defeat British dragoons capturing 7 guns & 700 men
Capture of Edinburgh
Hawley occupies Edinburgh. Captures Edindurgh then tries to releive the siege of Stirling
Siege of Stirling Castle
Goes to the relief of General Blakeney but defeated at Falkirk
Battle of Falkirk
Lieutenant General Henry Hawley led his troops from Edinburgh to relieve Blakeney. The Jacobite army was 8,000 strong, the largest assembled throughout the Rising. They were pitched against a regular Hanoverian army
Siege of Stirling
Lieutenant General Henry Hawley led his troops from Edinburgh to relieve Blakeney. The Jacobite army was 8,000 strong, the largest assembled throughout the Rising. They were pitched against a regular Hanoverian army
Siege of Stirling Castle
Lays siege to Stirling Castle
Siege of Stirling
After turning back from Derby, for want of either any significant support from English Jacobites or a French invasion, the Jacobite Army returned to Scotland and besieged Major General Blakeney in Stirling Castle
February 17461 historical events
Vice Treasurer of Ireland
Appointed Vice Treasurer of Ireland
April 17469 historical events
Battle of Littleferry
The Jacobites are defeated at the Battle of Littleferry
Battle of Culloden Moor
Cut down by the English dragoons and killed on the spot
Battle of Culloden Moor
Present at the Battle of Culloden
Battle of Culloden Moor
The last land Battle in Britain. In 40 minutes 20% of the 5,000 Highland army is killed, Cumberland loses 50 from 9,000. Charles & Murray attempt to surprise Cumberland but the Stuarts are defeated
Battle of Culloden Moor
In 40 minutes 20% of the 5,000 Highland army is killed, Cumberland loses 50 from 9,000. Ends the Stuart efforts to regain the British throne, the last land Battle in Britain
Battle of Culloden Moor
The Hanoverian victory at Culloden halted the Jacobite intent to overthrow the House of Hanover and restore the House of Stuart to the British throne; Charles Stuart never again tried to challenge Hanoverian power in Great Britain.
Battle of Culloden Moor
The Jacobite forces of Charles Edward Stuart are decisively defeated by Hanoverian forces commanded by William Augustus, Duke of Cumberland.
Battle of Culloden Moor
The conflict was the last pitched battle fought on British soil.
Battle of Culloden Moor
The final confrontation of the Jacobite rising of 1745.
July 17461 historical events
Death of Philip V
Death of Philip V, insane at the age of 62
August 17461 historical events
Death of Christian VI
Death of Christian VI
September 17461 historical events
Exile of Charles Edward Stewart
After the defeat at Culloden Moor escapes into exile in France
October 17464 historical events
Austrian Troops Join Allied Battle
Austrian formations served under Charles of Lorraine as part of the combined allied force.
French Win Battle of Rocourt
Maurice de Saxe defeated the allied army near Liège on 11 October 1746.
Battle Confirms French Battlefield Strength
Saxe’s army demonstrated the effectiveness of its coordinated assault on allied positions.
Capture of Madras
Captures Madras on behalf of the French
Battle of Rocourt
Defeated by Marshal Saxe
Succession
Succeeds as King of Denmark
Dismissal
Cashiered for exposing abuses in the Navy in Parliament
Philosophical Thoughts
Diderot anonymously publishes Philosophical Thoughts, challenging religious dogmatism.
Essay on the Origin of Human Knowledge
Condillac publishes Essay on the Origin of Human Knowledge, developing an empiricist account of cognition.
Exile from France
Controversy surrounding his medical satires and materialist philosophy leads La Mettrie to leave France.
Discovery of Nebulae
Jean-Philippe de Cheseaux compiles a list of 20 nebulae (including eight not previously known)
Battle of Rocoux
Frances Marshal Saxe defeats Austria for control of The Netherlands
Arrest of Louis-Joseph Montcalm-Gozon
Serves at the Battle of Plaisance where he is captured by the Austrians
Battle of Plaisance
Serves at the Battle of Plaisance where he is captured by the Austrians
Discovery of Duodenal Ulcer
Gives the first description in medical literature of the duodenal ulcer
Expedition with General St Clair
Hume accompanied General James St Clair on a military expedition, gaining experience of public affairs beyond academic philosophy.
Privy Council
Appointed Privy Councilor
Paymaster General
Appointed Paymaster General
Industrial Revolution
Invents the production of sulphuric acid by the lead chamber process
Invention of Sulphuric Acid Manafacture
Invents the production of sulphuric acid by the lead chamber process
Siege of Madras
Captured during the capitulation of Madras but manages to escape to Fort St David
Capture of Carlisle
Captures Carlisle from the Jacobites
Massacre
Launches a campaign against the clans after Culloden & earns the name "Bloody Butcher"
Lieutenant
Made a Lieutenant
Birth of Thaddeus Kosciusko
Birth of Thaddeus Kosciusko
Succession
Succeeds as King of Spain, follows Ferdinand V of Castille & Leon
French Army Campaigns In Flanders
Marshal Maurice de Saxe led French operations in the Austrian Netherlands during 1746.
Allies Assemble Against French
The allied army brought together British, Dutch, Hanoverian and Austrian troops to oppose France.
Saxe Advances Toward Liege
Maurice de Saxe manoeuvred his army toward the allied position near Liège.
Allied Command Positions Army
Charles of Lorraine and other allied commanders deployed forces near the villages around Rocourt.
French Outnumber Allied Forces
Maurice de Saxe commanded a numerically superior army at the battle of Rocourt.
Rocourt Villages Become Strongpoints
Allied defenders occupied villages and built up their local positions before the French attack.
Allied Left Faces French Advance
The allied left flank came under pressure as French troops prepared their attack.
French Infantry Advances On Villages
French infantry under Saxe attacked the allied village positions on 11 October 1746.
French Artillery Supports Assault
French guns supported the infantry as it approached the fortified allied positions.
Allied Defenders Fire From Houses
Allied infantry used village buildings and enclosed positions to resist the French attack.
French Assault Targets Rocourt
French troops fought to drive the allied defenders out of Rocourt.
Allied Line Contests Village Ground
The allied army resisted French attacks amid the cluster of settlements on the battlefield.
French Reinforcements Press Forward
Saxe maintained pressure by committing further troops to contested positions.
Village Fighting Inflicts Losses
Close fighting around the villages produced casualties among both French and allied soldiers.
Allied Centre Faces Heavy Pressure
French attacks increasingly challenged the allied position in the centre.
Dutch Troops Face French Assault
Dutch formations were among the allied troops attacked by the advancing French army.
British Troops Support Allied Position
British units took part in the allied resistance against the French offensive.
Hanoverian Units Serve With Allies
Hanoverian troops fought alongside other contingents in the allied army.
French Capture Contested Positions
French troops seized important village positions despite the defenders’ resistance.
Allied Withdrawal Becomes Necessary
The loss of forward positions made the allied line increasingly difficult to hold.
French Pressure Breaks Allied Defence
Saxe’s sustained attacks forced allied troops back from their defensive positions.
Allied Command Orders Retreat
Allied commanders withdrew their army rather than continue the increasingly unfavourable battle.
Both Armies Record Casualties
The battle inflicted losses on the attackers and defenders during the fight for the villages.
French Retain Campaign Initiative
The victory allowed Saxe to maintain French military initiative in the Austrian Netherlands.
Allied Army Avoids Destruction
The allied army withdrew from Rocourt without being completely destroyed.
French Advance Continues in Netherlands
The victory formed part of France’s wider successful campaigns in the Austrian Netherlands.
Rocourt Precedes Further Allied Fighting
The conflict continued after Rocourt, including another major battle at Lauffeld in 1747.