The provided text argues that the Jacobite Rising of 1715 was a staged event, orchestrated by the Stanley family and their allies to maintain control of the British throne. The author claims that the Stuarts, particularly James II, were removed and replaced by William and Mary and later Anne, all to prevent a Catholic monarch. When Anne’s heir died, the Stanleys installed the German George of Hanover, despite his unpopularity and inability to speak English. To counter the genuine support for James Stuart, the Stanleys allegedly manufactured a fake rebellion.
Evidence for this staging is presented through the actions and lineage of key figures. Edward Howard, heir to the Duke of Norfolk, is cited as an example because his family had a history of staging fake rebellions for the Stanleys and Tudors (who are claimed to be Stanley descendants). John Erskine, Earl of Mar, is presented as another fabricated leader. His promotion to Duke by George I shortly after leading the rebellion is seen as proof he was working for the Hanoverians. His alleged acceptance of a pension from George I and criticism from Bishop Atterbury are also highlighted as indicators of his role as a paid actor. The author dismisses counterarguments as the work of “pretend historians.”
The text further suggests that John Erskine’s family ties, including his step-cousin John Campbell, Duke of Argyll, leading the government troops, and his marriage into prominent families like the Pierreponts, demonstrate his embeddedness within the ruling elite rather than opposition to it. The Mackenzies, another family allegedly involved in the rebellion, are also shown to have deep ties to the Stanleys and the English aristocracy, undermining their portrayal as genuine rebels.
The author then examines the supposed “fake battles,” Sheriffmuir and Preston, pointing to illogical decisions and the surprising qualifications of rebel leaders. John Erskine’s retreat at Sheriffmuir despite a tactical advantage, and Thomas Forster, a Protestant with no military experience, leading the Jacobite forces at Preston, are presented as clear signs of a fabricated conflict. The apparent ease with which figures like Thomas Forster and Henry Oxburgh (claimed to be a Bedingfield) escape consequences or have their alleged executions questioned further supports the staged rebellion theory. The author concludes that genealogies are crucial for understanding these hidden connections and the true nature of these historical events.
Here’s a list of subjects, names, references, locations, companies, etc. marked as requested:
The Jacobite Rising of 1715 was staged by Miles Mathis. The text discusses James, the Old Pretender, father of Bonny Prince Charlie. The Hanovers are mentioned in opposition to the Stuarts. The Stanleys, Lords of the Isles, are presented as orchestrators. Charles I, Cromwell, Charles II, James II, William and Mary from Holland are discussed in relation to the Stuart succession. Anne is mentioned as James II’s daughter. The Stanleys are linked to installing Henry VII after the staged Battle of Bosworth. The German George of Hanover became the English king and remained Elector of Hanover and Duke of Brunswick-Luneburg.
The rebellion was unpopular with the people of England and Scotland. James Stuart is considered the rightful heir. Edward Howard, heir to the 8th Duke of Norfolk, is presented as a leader of the staged rebellion. He married Mary Blount and became Earl Marshal of the Realm. The Howards are described as first cousins of the Stuarts and later Stanley men, involved in staging fake rebellions for their masters. They became like Tudors via marriages, and the Tudors were really Stanleys. Instances mentioned include the Bosworth fake, the Anne Boleyn fake, the Catherine Howard fake, and the Ridolfi Plot.
John Erskine, Earl of Mar, is another alleged leader. He was Secretary of State for Scotland in 1715. He was allegedly raised from Earl to Duke in October by George. James Stuart is mentioned as unable to raise anyone to a dukedom. There is mention of a Jacobite Court in Paris or Rome. John Erskine served as Sovereign Grand Commander of the Order of the Fleur de Lys from 1716–1730, related to the Judaic-Christian Kingdom of Jerusalem and a Jerusalem Cross. Wikipedia is cited as admitting historians believe Erskine was a spy. Most historians are presented as paid off by the Stanleys.
In 1721, mar allegedly accepted a pension of £3,000 a year from George I. Wiki is cited as giving no footnote for this. Margaret Stewart’s book is mentioned. Bishop Atterbury was held in the Tower and banished by Parliament as a Jacobite. Erskine’s son’s attainture by the rebellion is discussed, and his son being a Member of Parliament for 28 years. George IV is mentioned in relation to the reversal of attainture in 1824.
Parliament responded with the Habeas Corpus Suspension Act 1715. mar’s tenants travelled to Edinburgh to support the Hanoverian crown. mar was allegedly a Lord and Grand Master Mason of Scotland. He married the daughter of Charles Hope, Earl of Hopetoun. This linked him to the Hamiltons, Earls of Haddington, and the Lindsays, Earls of Crawford, as well as the Lyons, Douglases, Keiths, and Kennedys.
mar’s mother was Mary Maule, whose stepmother was Jean Campbell, daughter of the Earl of Loudoun. John Campbell, Duke of Argyll, led the King’s troops. Hugh Campbell, Earl of Loudoun, was a privy councillor and commander in the Battle of Sheriffmuir against the Jacobites. He was Secretary of State for Scotland before mar and Keeper of the Seal of Scotland until 1713.
mar’s father, the 5th Earl, was a privy councillor. His mother was Jean Mackenzie, of the Earls of Seaforth, and her mother was a Forbes. William Mackenzie and his grandson regained titles. William’s son Kenneth retained his lordship and lands, buried in Westminster Abbey. Seaforth was descended from Scottish nobility and the High Stewards of Scotland, and through his mother from the House of Herbert and English nobility and royals, including Edward III of England via John of Gaunt. John of Gaunt is linked to the Komnenes. mar wanted to be King of Jerusalem due to family ties back to Baldwin.
The Mackenzies are cousins of the MacLeods (mentioning Donald Trump’s mother) and the MacDonalds, who link to the Stanleys. They all come from Isle of Man. The Mackenzies and Erskines switched to Protestantism, along with the Campbells and others.
The Battle of Sheriffmuir is described with mar’s force numbering 4,000 to Argyll’s 1,000. Inverness surrendered to Hanoverian forces, and Mackintosh of Borlum was defeated at Preston.
At Preston, General Charles Wills arrived with six regiments. The Jacobite leader was Thomas Forster, a Northumberland squire, selected because he was a Protestant. Forster’s parents were cousins, both being Forsters. Forster was allegedly jailed in Newgate and escaped to France. His brother John Forster became Lord of Adderstone. Adderstone Hall is mentioned.
In Edinburgh Castle, Lord Drummond with 80 Jacobites tried to take the Castle with a ladder.
Henry Oxburgh was captured at Preston and executed for High Treason at Tyburn. Oxburghs are linked to Bedingfields, knights of Oxburgh, related to the Howards. Sir Henry Bedingfield of Oxburgh Hall married Elizabeth Howard, granddaughter of the 4th Duke of Norfolk, second cousin of Queen Elizabeth.
Wikipedia and thepeerage.com are cited as sources that hide information. Parliament passed an Act that confiscated land of rebelling Jacobite landlords in favour of their tenants who supported the London government. Reference 6 is mentioned.