Earl's advice to son on choosing bishop, improving bishopric, and founding university
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chapter 5.txt
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- Earl's advice to son on choosing bishop, improving bishopric, and founding university
- Description
- Letter of counsel from James, 7th Earl of Derby, to his heir regarding ecclesiastical governance of the Isle of Man, including selection of bishops, improvement of the bishopric's revenue, enforcement of clergy residence, and a proposed university. Relevant to understanding the Earl's constitutional authority, revenue interests, and cultural ambitions for the Island.
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- Financial Data
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- Published Reference Work
- Creator
- James, 7th Earl of Derby
- Audience
- His son (heir to the Earldom)
- Language
- English