Andrew Lumisden facts for kids
Andrew Lumisden (1720–1801) was a Scottish Jacobite. Jacobites were people who supported the Stuart royal family. Andrew Lumisden worked as a personal secretary for Bonnie Prince Charlie while the prince was living in Rome. Lumisden also helped to start the Royal Society of Edinburgh in 1783.
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Early Life
Andrew Lumisden was born in Edinburgh, Scotland. His father, William Lumisden, was a lawyer. His mother was Mary Bruce.
Andrew went to the High School in Edinburgh. After that, he studied law at the University of Edinburgh. He continued his law studies until the Jacobite Rebellion of 1745 began.
The 1745 Rebellion
Andrew Lumisden became a private secretary to Charles Edward Stuart, also known as Bonnie Prince Charlie. This happened soon after the prince arrived in Edinburgh. Andrew stayed with the prince throughout the entire campaign. He was even at the Battle of Culloden. This battle was a major event in the rebellion.
Before the battle, the prince's helper asked for special care for Lumisden. This was because Lumisden was carrying important supplies. After the battle, Lumisden followed orders to meet at Fort Ruthven. The prince sent a message telling everyone to stay safe.
Andrew Lumisden was declared a rebel by the government. He hid in the Scottish Highlands for four months. Then, he went to Edinburgh in disguise. He pretended to be a servant. He hid in his father's house until October. Later, he traveled to London disguised as a poor teacher.
Life in Exile
At the end of 1745, Lumisden left Scotland by ship. He went to Rouen, a city in France. He lived there with very little money. In 1749, he started receiving some money from the French court.
After that, he moved to Rome. In 1757, he became an under-secretary to the Chevalier de St. George. This was James Francis Edward Stuart, Bonnie Prince Charlie's father. In 1762, Lumisden became the main secretary. He held this job until the Chevalier died in 1766.
Andrew Lumisden continued to work for Bonnie Prince Charlie. He helped the prince with many different tasks.
Return Home
In 1769, Lumisden moved to Paris. By this time, he had money from his father's property. He started working as a writer.
In 1773, he was finally allowed to return home to Scotland. Five years later, he received a full pardon. This meant he was no longer considered a rebel. He visited Scotland but still spent time in Paris.
Later Life and Death
In 1783, Andrew Lumisden was in Edinburgh. He was one of the people who helped create the Royal Society of Edinburgh. This is a famous Scottish society for science and learning.
He lived in the New Town area of Edinburgh. Andrew Lumisden passed away in Edinburgh on December 25, 1801.
His Writings
In 1797, Andrew Lumisden published a book. It was called Remarks on the Antiquities of Rome and its Environs. This book was printed again in 1812. He also wrote about his family's history. This was published in a book called Analecta Scotica.
Family Life
Andrew Lumisden had a sister named Isabella. She was married to a man named Sir Robert Strange.
