Name

Letter of James 7th Earl of Derby on Isle of Man governance and history

Description

A foundational historical account from the 7th Earl of Derby describing the Isle of Man's governance structure, ecclesiastical jurisdiction, and legal framework under the Derby lordship. The letter traces the island's transition from kings to lords, details the succession dispute following Ferdinand's death, and explains the establishment of the House of Derby's sovereignty through Parliamentary confirmation in King James I's reign. Essential primary source for understanding the constitutional basis of Manx governance prior to the 1765 Revestment.

Place

Westminster

Isle of Man

England

Related To

Henry IV

Sir John Stanley

Queen Elizabeth I

Type

Financial Data

Type

Published Reference Work

Creator

James, 7th Earl of Derby

Language

English