King John's Protection of the King of Mann's Territory (1214)
- Item sets
- Sources
- Name
- King John's Protection of the King of Mann's Territory (1214)
- Description
- A royal letter patent from King John of England protecting the King of Mann and his possessions from incursion by Irish mariners. This early 13th-century document demonstrates English Crown assertion of authority over Mann and establishes a precedent for protective sovereignty. It is relevant to understanding the constitutional relationship between England and Mann in the pre-Revestment period.
- Date
- 3 January 1214
- Related To
- King John
- Type
- Primary Source Transcription
- Date Created
- 1214-01-03
- Creator
- King John of England
- Audience
- Mariners of Ireland
- Identifier
- Rotuli Litterarum Patentium, An 15 Johann
- Language
- Latin (original); English (transcription)