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Covenant of Marriage between Eric of Norway and Margaret of Scotland (1281)
Source
1281-07-25
A formal marriage covenant dated 25 July 1281 between King Eric II of Norway and Margaret, daughter of King Alexander III of Scotland, wherein the Isle of Man is assigned to the King of Norway as security/compensation in the event of breach of contract. The document demonstrates medieval diplomatic practice and includes detailed provisions regarding the transfer of the Isle of Man, highlighting claims and counterclaims to Manx sovereignty by Scotland and Norway in the late 13th century.
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- English and Latin (parallel text)