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
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1746 in Great Britain
Explore 26 historical events and records for Great Britain in 1746.
Historical records for Great Britain in 1746
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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
Battle of Falkirk
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
Present at the Battle of Falkirk against Prince Charles Edward Stuart
Siege of Stirling Castle
Captures Edindurgh then tries to releive the siege of Stirling 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
Capture of Edinburgh
Hawley occupies Edinburgh. Captures Edindurgh then tries to releive the siege of Stirling
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
Goes to the relief of General Blakeney but defeated at Falkirk
February
Vice Treasurer of Ireland
Appointed Vice Treasurer of Ireland
April
Battle of Culloden Moor
Cut down by the English dragoons and killed on the spot
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
Present at the Battle of Culloden
Other events (month unknown)
Capture of Carlisle
Captures Carlisle from the Jacobites
Expedition with General St Clair
Hume accompanied General James St Clair on a military expedition, gaining experience of public affairs beyond academic philosophy.
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
Lieutenant
Made a Lieutenant
Massacre
Launches a campaign against the clans after Culloden & earns the name "Bloody Butcher"
Paymaster General
Appointed Paymaster General
Privy Council
Appointed Privy Councilor
Siege of Madras
Captured during the capitulation of Madras but manages to escape to Fort St David
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