James Drummond, 3rd Duke of Perth
Scottish Jacobite army officer (1713ā1746) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
James Drummond, 6th Earl and 3rd titular Duke of Perth (11 May 1713 ā 13 May 1746) was a Scottish landowner best known for his participation in the Jacobite rising of 1745, during which Charles Edward Stuart attempted to regain the British throne for the House of Stuart.
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James Drummond | |
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Born | 11 May 1713 |
Died | 13 May 1746 |
Nationality | Scottish |
Occupation(s) | Chief of the Name of Drummond, landowner, Jacobite military officer |
Parent(s) | James Drummond, 2nd Duke of Perth Jane Gordon |
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Perth was one of two active lieutenant-generals of the Jacobite Army, although past historiography of the rising has tended to minimise his role.[1] Following the defeat at Culloden, he escaped on a French ship with several other Jacobite leaders, but died during the voyage.