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Early Medieval

King of Man vs Somerled at Islay Sound 1158

1158
Argyll, Scotland
Era
Early Medieval
Battle Type
Naval Engagement
Location
Argyll, Scotland
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Godred II of Man
Forces
Man fleet
VS
Victor
Somerled
Forces
Somerled fleet of 80 galleys
Outcome
Somerled defeated Manx fleet and compelled Godred to cede full Hebridean southern isles sovereignty
The Battle

History & Significance

Completed Somerled hegemony over Inner Hebrides; formal treaty recognised his independent island kingdom

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