King John receives Reginald, King of Mann, under his protection (1205)
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- Name
- King John receives Reginald, King of Mann, under his protection (1205)
- Description
- A charter issued by King John of England placing Reginald, King of Mann, under royal protection. The document guarantees Reginald's safety and that of his lands and people, forbidding any harm to them. Relevant to understanding early medieval Manx sovereignty and the island's relationship with the English Crown, providing constitutional and political context predating the 1765 Revestment.
- Date
- 8 February 1205
- Place
- Isle of Man
- Related To
- King John
- Type
- Primary Source Transcription
- Date Created
- 1205-02-08
- Creator
- King John of England
- Audience
- Reginald, King of Mann
- Language
- English and Latin