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Event dated 1 May 1328

The Treaty of Edinburgh-Northampton

What happened

The Treaty of Edinburgh-Northampton, signed in 1328, was a peace treaty between England and Scotland, recognizing the full independence of Scotland under Robert the Bruce. It ended the First War of Scottish Independence, with England formally renouncing all claims to Scottish suzerainty. The treaty was a major diplomatic victory for Scotland.

Literary impact

The Treaty of Edinburgh-Northampton is celebrated in Scottish poetry as the formal recognition of Bruce's kingship and Scottish freedom. It is a key event in Barbour's 'The Bruce' and other nationalist verses, which see it as the culmination of Bruce's struggle. The treaty became a symbol of national pride and a recurring theme in later Scottish literary works.

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