Henry Stuart - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | March 05, 1725 |
|---|---|
| Birthplace | Rome, Papal States |
| Zodiac Sign | Pisces - (see also Henry Stuart's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Snake |
| Known For | Cardinal of the Roman Catholic Church; Jacobite claimant to the British throne as Henry IX |
Intro
Henry Stuart, popularly known as Henry Benedict Stuart and sometimes referred to as 'Cardinal Duke of York', was a senior member of the House of Stuart and a claimant to the English, Scottish, and Irish thrones as Henry IX by Jacobite supporters. He is remembered chiefly for his religious career as a Roman Catholic cardinal and his role in the Jacobite succession following the death of his elder brother, Charles Edward Stuart.
Early Life & Background
Henry Stuart was born in Rome, Italy, to James Francis Edward Stuart (the 'Old Pretender') and Maria Clementina Sobieska. Raised in exile due to his family's Jacobite claims to the British throne, he received a Catholic upbringing in the Papal States, which shaped his later ecclesiastical career.
Career Highlights
- Created Cardinal of York in 1747 by Pope Benedict XIV.
- Became Dean of the College of Cardinals in 1803.
- Claimed the Jacobite succession as 'Henry IX' after the death of his brother, Charles Edward Stuart, in 1788.
- Ordained as a bishop in 1758.
Trivia
- Henry Stuart is the last direct legitimate male descendant of James II of England.
- He lived a significant part of his life in Rome, where he was respected both as a religious and political figure.
- Upon his death, the Jacobite claim to the British throne passed to more distant relatives.
FAQs
People also ask
Henry Stuart was born the 5 March 1725.
Rome, Papal States.
On His Birth-Day
About March 5th, 1725, in brief:
- Day of the week: March 5th, 1725 was a Monday
- Zodiac Sign: Pisces (in western zodiac), Snake (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: