Treaty of Perth 1266: Agreement between Magnus IV of Norway and Alexander III of Scotland concerning the Islands of Mann and the Sodors
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- Name
- Treaty of Perth 1266: Agreement between Magnus IV of Norway and Alexander III of Scotland concerning the Islands of Mann and the Sodors
- Description
- A complete transcription of the Treaty of Perth (1266), in which Magnus IV of Norway ceded the Isle of Mann and the Hebrides to Alexander III of Scotland in exchange for an annual pension of 100 marks sterling and a lump sum of 4,000 marks over four years. This foundational treaty established Scottish sovereignty over Mann and is essential context for understanding the political history preceding the 1765 Revestment. The text is presented in both English translation and original Latin, with supporting notes on a 1312 reconfirmation by Haakon V.
- Date
- 2 July 1266
- Type
- Financial Data
- Collection
- Scottish and English Contention
- Type
- Primary Source Transcription
- Date Created
- 1266-07-02
- Creator
- Magnus IV, King of Norway
- Audience
- Alexander III, King of Scotland
- Language
- English and Latin