Born in Rome, where his parents were living in exile, he was expelled from France later in life on the provisions of the 2nd treaty of Aix-la- Chapelle. Winning at Prestonpans, his mother was the granddaughter of King Jan Sob
Born in Rome, where his parents were living in exile, he was expelled from France later in life on the provisions of the 2nd treaty of Aix-la- Chapelle. Winning at Prestonpans, his mother was the granddaughter of King Jan Sobieski of Poland, and he himself was the grandson of King James VII of Scotland. His attempt to capture Britain for his father seemed likely to succeed after taking Edinburgh, but he was turned back at Culloden Moor. FTP name this "Young Pretender" who tried to overthrow George II.
Born in Rome, where his parents were living in exile, he was expelled from France later in life on the provisions of the 2nd treaty of Aix-la- Chapelle.