1715 facts for kids
In 1715, a big rebellion happened in Scotland. Many people there didn't like King George I of Great Britain. These people were called the Jacobites. They wanted James Francis Edward Stuart to be their king instead of George I. At first, things went well for the Jacobites, and they took control of most of Scotland. But then the British Army arrived, and the Jacobites lost the fight.
| Millennium: | 2nd millennium |
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| Centuries: | 17th century – 18th century – 19th century |
| Decades: | 1680s 1690s 1700s – 1710s – 1720s 1730s 1740s |
| Years: | 1712 1713 1714 – 1715 – 1716 1717 1718 |
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Important Events of 1715
The Jacobite Rebellion
In 1715, a group known as the Jacobites started a rebellion in Scotland. They wanted to put James Francis Edward Stuart on the throne. He was also known as "The Old Pretender." The Jacobites believed he was the rightful king, not George I of Great Britain.
The Jacobites had some early success. They managed to take over a large part of Scotland. However, the British Army soon stepped in. The Jacobites were eventually defeated, and their rebellion ended.
A New King in France
In 1715, a very important king died in France. This was Louis XIV of France, who had ruled for a very long time. He was known as the "Sun King."
After Louis XIV died, his great-grandson became the new king. This was Louis XV of France. He was only five years old when he became king. This meant that other people had to help him rule France until he was old enough.
Images for kids
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Breech-loading firearm that belonged to Philip V of Spain, made by A. Tienza, Madrid circa 1715.
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Charles-Nicolas Cochin
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Queen Elisabeth Christine
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Perizonius
See also
In Spanish: 1715 para niños
