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The Treaty of Perpetual Peace (1502)

Optimistically entitled, this treaty promised an alliance between England and Scotland, sealed with a marriage alliance. James IV of Scotland was betrothed to Princess Margaret, the daughter of Henry VII of England. The borders of this document illustrate the thistle (James’ emblem), the Tudor rose and the marguerete representing Margaret.

 

This document is held in the National Archives.

 

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