Royal Command to Deliver Manx Prisoners held at Porchester (1213)

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Name
Royal Command to Deliver Manx Prisoners held at Porchester (1213)
Description
A 13th-century royal writ commanding the delivery of prisoners belonging to Reginald, King of Mann, who were held in custody at Porchester and Dover. This document illustrates early medieval relations between the English Crown and the Kingdom of Mann, predating the 1765 Revestment by over five centuries and providing contextual evidence of Mann's independent status and diplomatic standing.
Date
16 May 1213
Place
Isle of Man
Related To
King John
Type
Primary Source Transcription
Date Created
1213-05-16
Creator
King John of England
Audience
Henry, son of Earl; Sheriff of Salisbury
Identifier
Rotuli Litterarum Patentium, 14 Johann
Language
Latin (original); English (transcription)