Treaty of Perth (1266): Agreement between Magnus IV of Norway and Alexander III of Scotland

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Treaty of Perth (1266): Agreement between Magnus IV of Norway and Alexander III of Scotland
Description
The Treaty of Perth (1266) records the agreement between Magnus IV of Norway and Alexander III of Scotland concerning the cession of the Isles (Mann and the Sodors) to Scottish sovereignty. The document details payment terms (100 marks annually plus 4,000 marks over four years), succession rights, treatment of inhabitants, and jurisdictional provisions. It includes both English and Latin versions and establishes the constitutional framework for Mann's transition from Norwegian to Scottish overlordship.
Date
2 July 1266
Place
Isle of Man
Scotland
Type
Financial Data
Collection
Scottish and English Contention
Type
Primary Source Transcription
Date Created
1266-07-02
Creator
Magnus IV, King of Norway (via ambassadors Askatinus Chancellor and Andreas son of Nicholas)
Audience
Alexander III, King of Scotland
Language
English; Latin