Treaty of Elche facts for kids
The Treaty of Elche was an important agreement between two big kingdoms in Spain: the Kingdom of Castile and the Kingdom of Aragon. It was signed on May 19, 1305.
This treaty changed the borders that had been set by an earlier agreement, the Treaty of Torrellas, just one year before. The main reason for the new treaty was a disagreement over the land that James II of Aragon had taken in a region called Murcia between 1296 and 1300. Before 1296, Murcia belonged to Castile.
The most important change made by the Treaty of Elche was about the city of Cartagena. This city, which has a very important port, was given back to Castile.
What Was the Treaty About?
The Treaty of Elche was a way for the Kingdoms of Castile and Aragon to sort out their land disagreements. They wanted to make sure everyone knew exactly where each kingdom's land ended and the other's began.
Why Was it Needed?
Before this treaty, there was a lot of confusion and fighting over who owned what land. King James II of Aragon had taken control of some areas in Murcia. Murcia used to be part of Castile. This made the King of Castile unhappy.
The Big Change: Cartagena
The city of Cartagena was a very valuable place. It had a busy port where ships could come and go. This was important for trade and for controlling the sea. The Treaty of Elche decided that Cartagena would go back to Castile. This was a major part of the agreement.
See also
In Spanish: Tratado de Elche para niños
- List of treaties
