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Transfer of Tynwald to Douglas
- When
- 1869
- Where
- Douglas
In 1869, the seat of the legislature, Tynwald, was moved from Castletown to Douglas, establishing Douglas as the capital.
The rise of Douglas as the social and economic stronghold was recognized in 1869. The transfer of Tynwald to Douglas marked the formal end of Castletown's status as the capital, a position it had held since 1090.
Sources
- Douglas, Isle of Man Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-03
- Castletown, Isle of Man Wikipedia, revision of 2026-06-19
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