Battle of Prestonpans (1745 AD)

Battle of Prestonpans (Jacobites vs British Government) took place in 1745 AD during Jacobite risings.

Battle facts

• Year: 1745 AD
• Date: 1745-09-21
• Era: Early Modern
• Conflict: Jacobite risings
• Side A: Jacobites
• Side B: British Government
• Commanders (A): Charles Stuart |George Murray |Donald Cameron |John O'Sullivan
• Commanders (B): John Cope |Thomas Fowke |Peregrine Lascelles |James Gardiner
• Casualties: approx. 105–120 killed and wounded
• Outcome: Jacobite victory
• Coordinates: 55.955°, -2.960°

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Wikipedia article on Battle of Prestonpans · Wikidata entry

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