Instructions to Lord William Compton for Council governance in Wales and the Marches, 1617

pp128130 Manx Soc vol 9 Monumenta de Insula Manniae Vol 3.txt
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Instructions to Lord William Compton for Council governance in Wales and the Marches, 1617
Description
Royal instructions from King James I (15 Jac. I) establishing governance procedures for the Lord President and Council of Wales and the Marches. Notably includes John, Bishop of Mann, among the named counsellors, illustrating the Isle of Man's constitutional position within English royal authority and the participation of Manx ecclesiastical figures in Westminster-level governance structures during the early 17th century.
Date
12 November 1617
Place
Isle of Man
England
Ireland
Scotland
France
Wales
Related To
King James I
Collection
The Stanley Lordship
Type
Primary Source Transcription
Date Created
1617-11-12
Creator
King James I of England, Scotland, France, and Ireland
Audience
William Lord Compton (Lord President of Council for Wales and the Marches) and named counsellors
Identifier
15 JAS I (Statute reference); source notes indicate Manx Soc vols IV, VII, IX
Language
English