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1189 in Scotland

Explore 4 historical events and records for Scotland in 1189.

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Historical records for Scotland in 1189

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December

5 December 1189

Succession

William I the Lion · House / House of Dunkeld

Succeeds as King of Scotland

Other events (month unknown)

1189

Ransom

William I the Lion · House / House of Canmore

Contributes 2,000 marks of the ransom for Richard I

1189

Treaty of Canterbury

William I the Lion · Canterbury · House / House of Canmore

Makes a money payment of 4,000 marks to Richard I to renounce suzerainty over Scotland. Cancels the Treaty of Falaise as Richard I needs money for the Crusades

1189

Treaty of Falaise

William I the Lion · Falaise · House / House of Canmore

Buys the rights of the Treaty from Richard the Lionheart

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