Jacobitism was a political movement in Great Britain and Ireland aimed at restoring the Roman Catholic Stuart King James II of England and his heirs to the thrones of England, Scotland, and Ireland. It emerged after the Glorious Revolution of 1688 and persisted into the late 18th century, influencing British and Irish politics, culture, and society through its support for the Stuart claim and opposition to the Hanoverian succession.

Jacobitism

political movement

Great Britain

Ireland

restoring the Roman Catholic Stuart King

James II of England, reigning from 1685 to 1688, was the last Catholic monarch of England, Scotland, and Ireland, whose attempts to promote religious freedom for Catholics led to the Glorious Revolution, resulting in his overthrow and the establishment of a constitutional monarchy. His reign was marked by conflicts with Parliament and fears of an absolute monarchy, which ultimately paved the way for the Protestant rule of William III and Mary II.

James II of England

thrones of England

Thrones of Scotland

Thrones of Ireland

Glorious Revolution of 1688

late 18th century

British and Irish politics

British and Irish culture

British and Irish society

Stuart claim

opposition to the Hanoverian succession

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