Letters of Protection for Magnus, King of Mann, 1255

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Letters of Protection for Magnus, King of Mann, 1255
Description
Royal letters of protection issued by King Henry III of England to Magnus, King of Mann, granted on Easter 1255 after investing him with a military belt. The letters order bailiffs and subjects not to receive Harald son of Gothred, Ivar, and their accomplices, who unlawfully slew Reginald, Magnus's brother and former King of Mann. Relevant to understanding early Manx-English relations and dynastic struggles on the Island.
Date
21 April 1255
Place
Westminster
Isle of Man
England
Type
Primary Source Transcription
Date Created
1255-04-21
Creator
King Henry III of England
Audience
Magnus, King of Mann; bailiffs and faithful subjects of the King
Identifier
40 HEN.III
Language
English and Latin