Treaty of Montreuil (1299) facts for kids
The Treaty of Montreuil was an important agreement between England and France. It was signed in 1299. This treaty was mainly about arranging a marriage. It planned for Edward of Caernarvon (who would later become King Edward II of England) to marry Isabella of France. Isabella was the daughter of King Philip IV of France.
This agreement helped to settle some disagreements between the two kingdoms. It was a step towards a more lasting peace.
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What Was the Treaty of Montreuil?
The Treaty of Montreuil was a special agreement. It was signed on June 19, 1299. King Edward I of England officially agreed to it on July 4, 1299. Later, another agreement, the Treaty of Chartres, added more details on August 3, 1299.
Key Parts of the Agreement
The treaty had some important rules:
- If King Edward I did not follow the rules, he would lose control of a region called Gascony. Gascony was a part of France that England controlled.
- If King Philip IV did not follow the rules, he would have to pay a very large fine. This fine was £100,000. This was a huge amount of money back then!
Who Negotiated the Treaty?
Important people worked to create this treaty. They represented King Edward I. These included:
- The Earl of Lincoln
- The Earl of Warwick
- Amadeus, Count of Savoy
King Edward I also secretly asked the Count of Savoy to find out about another French princess, Marguerite. Edward I married Marguerite soon after this treaty.
The Royal Wedding
The marriage between Edward of Caernarvon and Isabella of France was a big part of making peace. Edward was known as the Prince of Wales by then. Their marriage was later confirmed in the Treaty of Paris (1303). This treaty finally brought peace between England and France.
Edward II and Isabella of France were married on January 25, 1308. Isabella was 12 years old at the time. The wedding took place in a town called Boulogne-sur-Mer in France.
