Henry III's Letter of Protection for King Olave of Mann, 1236
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- Sources
- Name
- Henry III's Letter of Protection for King Olave of Mann, 1236
- Description
- A royal letter from Henry III of England protecting the lands, goods, and possessions of Olave, King of Mann and the Islands, during his absence in Norway. The document is presented in both English translation and original Latin (from Foedera), establishing early English-Manx relations and recognising Olave's status as a king under English protection during the 13th century.
- Date
- 24 May 1236
- Place
- Isle of Man
- Type
- Primary Source Transcription
- Date Created
- 1236-05-24
- Creator
- Henry III, King of England
- Audience
- Royal bailiffs and faithful subjects of England; Olave, King of Mann and the Islands
- Identifier
- Foedera, 20 Hen. III
- Language
- English and Latin