Historical Events tagged with "freestate"

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Politics & Government

Anglo-Irish Treaty Signed in London

December 6th, 1921 103 years ago

The Anglo-Irish Treaty was signed in London, marking a significant turning point for Ireland's status. Representatives from Britain and Ireland, including Michael Collins and David Lloyd George, negotiated terms that aimed to end the Anglo-Irish conflict and establish a new political framework. The treaty granted substantial autonomy to Ireland, effectively creating the Irish Free State, while also addressing British interests. This agreement was a culmination of negotiations that followed years of conflict and unrest in Ireland, setting a course for future relations between the two countries.

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