Timeline of Isle of Man

Chronology

29 events spanning the history of Isle of Man. BCE/CE dating.

1. 54 BCE

   Ceasar names Isle of Man Mona

   Ceasar names Isle of Man Mona.

2. 490

   Isle of Man becomes independent from the Kingdom of Strathclyde

   Following the death of Dumnagual Hen, Isle of Man (Ynys Manaw) becomes independent from the Kingdom of Strathclyde.

3. 850 – 950

   Norse settlements in Mann

   Norse settlements in Mann.

4. 979

   The Tynwald, the parliament of the Isle of Man, is founded

   The Tynwald, the parliament of the Isle of Man, is founded.

5. 1079

   Battle of Scacafell (Skyhill)

   Battle of Scacafell (Skyhill) won by Godred Crovan, who became King of Mann and the Isles.

6. 1098

   Civil war in Man results in the Battle of Santwat

   Civil war in Man results in the Battle of Santwat.

7. 1228

   Battle of Tynwald

   Battle of Tynwald and death and defeat of Reginald.

8. 1264

   Treaty of Dumfries

   Treaty of Dumfries transferred islands to Scotland.

9. 1265

   The Isle of Man comes under Scottish rule

   The Isle of Man comes under Scottish rule.

10. 1266

    Treaty of Perth

    The war between Scotland and Norway ends with the Treaty of Perth which transferred Mann to Scotland.