Auld Dubrach
Last known survivor of the Jacobite Uprising
About Auld Dubrach
Lived 1714 – 1824 (aged 109–110).
Peter Grant (1714?–February 11, 1824), known as Auld Dubrach, was the last known survivor of the Jacobite rising of 1745. According to folklore he was introduced to King George IV in 1822 during his visit to Edinburgh as "His Majesty's oldest enemy". However, this story is probably not true.
A portrait of him resides in the Scottish National Portrait Gallery.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Auld Dubrach?
Last known survivor of the Jacobite Uprising
When was Auld Dubrach born?
Auld Dubrach was born in 1714.
When did Auld Dubrach die?
Auld Dubrach died in 1824.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Auld Dubrach. https://biography.guide/auld-dubrach/
MLA: "Auld Dubrach." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/auld-dubrach/.
Chicago: "Auld Dubrach." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/auld-dubrach/.
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