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Treaty of Berwick
- When
- 18 June 1639
- Where
- Berwick-upon-Tweed
Signed on 18 June 1639, the treaty ended the war but left the issue of episcopacy unresolved.
The agreement between England and Scotland concluded the First Bishops' War. Charles I agreed to withdraw forces and call a General Assembly and Parliament. Crucially, the treaty avoided mentioning the disputed authority of bishops, leaving the central religious conflict unaddressed.
Sources
- Treaty of Berwick (1639) Wikipedia, revision of 2026-03-23
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