Treaty of Northampton

…at the conclusion of the Treaty of Northampton with Edward’s successor, Edward III.

…Scots, which resulted in the Treaty of Northampton (1328), making Scotland an independent realm. Edward was deeply troubled by the settlement and signed it only after much persuasion by Isabella and Mortimer. He married Philippa at York on January 24, 1328. Soon afterward Edward made a successful effort to throw…

…to make peace by the Treaty of Northampton (1328) on terms that included the recognition of Robert I’s title as king of Scots and the abandonment of all English claims to overlordship.