Genealogical and legendary history of Isle of Man rulers from Mananan to 1573
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- Name
- Genealogical and legendary history of Isle of Man rulers from Mananan to 1573
- Description
- A 16th-century historical narrative tracing the legendary and actual rulers of the Isle of Man, from the mythical Mananan mac Leirе through the Stanley dynasty. The text combines folklore (Mananan's necromancy, St Patrick's conversion) with dynastic history, documenting succession through Scandinavian, Scottish, English, and Stanley periods. Provides genealogical context essential for understanding pre-Revestment sovereignty claims.
- Related To
- Sir John Stanley
- Type
- Financial Data
- Collection
- The Stanley Lordship
- Type
- Published Reference Work
- Date Created
- 1573
- Identifier
- Manx Soc vol IV, VII & IX; LANSDOWNE MSS
- Language
- English