On This Day: James Francis Edward Stuart, sometimes called the "Old Pretender", becomes the... (1701)

On September 16, 1701: James Francis Edward Stuart, sometimes called the "Old Pretender", becomes the Jacobite claimant to the thrones of England and Scotland on the death of his father, James II.

This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history. Consider using it when preaching about history.