Letters Patent of Protection for Olaf, King of Mann (1237)

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Letters Patent of Protection for Olaf, King of Mann (1237)
Description
Royal letters patent granting protection to Olaf (Olave), King of Mann, permitting him to travel to Norway under royal licence. The document is recorded in the Foedera (treaty records) under Henry III's reign. It demonstrates the diplomatic status of the Manx crown and its relationship to the English crown during the medieval period.
Date
8 April 1237
Place
Isle of Man
Ireland
Type
Primary Source Transcription
Date Created
1237-04-08
Creator
Henry III, King of England
Audience
Olaf (Olave), King of Mann; Justice of Ireland; bailiffs and servants of the King
Identifier
Foedera, 21 Hen. III
Language
Latin and English