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Culloden


Battle Name : Culloden

Date(s) : 16 April 1746

Part of : Jacobite Rebellions ,

Outcome : A victory for Hanoverians over Jacobites

Type of battle : Land

Summary

The final battle of the rebellion where Cumberland's troops massacred the rebels of Bonnie Prince Charlie

Location

5.5 mile east of Inverness, Scotland (Scotland)

Casualty figures

Hanoverians

Number engaged :
9,000

Casualties :
309 (3.43%)

Jacobites

Number engaged :
5,400

Casualties :
1,558 (28.85%)