Royal Protection for Bishop of Man at Rome, 1341

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Name
Royal Protection for Bishop of Man at Rome, 1341
Description
A royal letter of protection issued by King Edward III to the Bishop of Man (Thomas), granting safe passage and protection for the bishop, his men, servants, and goods while travelling to and from the papal court at Rome. The document is presented in both English translation and original Latin (from Rotuli Scotiæ), and demonstrates the bishop's status as a feudal vassal owing allegiance to the English crown while undertaking ecclesiastical business.
Date
17 December 1341
Place
Isle of Man
Scotland
Collection
Scottish and English Contention
Type
Primary Source Transcription
Date Created
1341-12-17
Creator
King Edward III
Audience
Admirals, sheriffs, masters, seamen, bailiffs, ministers and faithful subjects of the crown
Identifier
Rotuli Scotiæ, 14 Ed. III
Language
English and Latin