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An English Marriage

An account of the Treaty of Birgham in 1290 between England and Scotland, focusing on the proposed marriage between Margaret, Maid of Norway, and Edward Prince of Wales. Explore the political intricacies and agreements that shaped this pivotal moment in history.

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An English Marriage

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  1. An EnglishMarriage The Scots wanted the Margaret, Maid of Norway to come to Scotland 6 Nov 1289 Discussions took place between... Maid’s great-uncle (King Edward of England) Maid’s father (King of Norway) TheGuardians

  2. What was agreed….. Treaty of Salisbury Margaret would arrive in Scotland by 1290 Margaret would not be promised in marriage to anyone unless Edward I gave his permission

  3. What the Scots didn’t know... Edward had asked Pope’s permission for Margaret to marry his son the Prince of Wales Why? Edward Prince of Wales Margaret Maid of Norway

  4. Edward proposed the marriage between Margaret, Maid of Norway and Edward Prince of Wales to the Guardians The Guardians agreed in the Treaty of Birgham, in return for a guarantee….

  5. 18 July 1290 Extract from the Treaty Treaty of Birgham • The Kingdom of Scotland shall remain separate and divided from the Kingdom of England. • The Kingdom of Scotland shall keep her rights, laws, freedoms and customs. • No Parliament of Scotland shall be held outside the Kingdom of Scotland • The ruler of Scotland and the ruler of England shall freely rule their own kingdoms.

  6. The Marriage Contract

  7. Also at this time Edward I ..... Took control of the Isle of Man (part of the kingdom of Scotland) Appointed the Bishop of Durham (English) as his representative in Scotland to help run the country Isle of Man

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