Significavit for the Bishop of the Isle of Man (Henry Man), 1546

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Name
Significavit for the Bishop of the Isle of Man (Henry Man), 1546
Description
A royal writ from King Henry VIII to the Bishops of London, Chichester, and Bristol, commanding them to consecrate Henry Man as Bishop of the Isle of Man. This document establishes ecclesiastical governance of the island and demonstrates royal patronage and authority over the bishopric. It is relevant to understanding the structure of Manx ecclesiastical authority preceding the Revestment period.
Date
22 January 1546
Place
Westminster
Isle of Man
England
London
Collection
The Stanley Lordship
Type
Primary Source Transcription
Date Created
1546-01-22
Creator
King Henry VIII
Audience
Edmund (Bishop of London), George (Bishop of Chichester), Paul (Bishop of Bristol)
Identifier
37 HEN. VIII (regnal year reference); Foedera
Language
English and Latin (parallel text)