Royal letters of protection for Reginald, King of Man, from Henry III (1219)

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Royal letters of protection for Reginald, King of Man, from Henry III (1219)
Description
A bilingual (English and Latin) transcription of 13th-century royal letters patent from Henry III granting protection and safe conduct to Reginald, King of Man, in recognition of his homage and fealty. The document includes a conditional clause committing the English Crown to defend Man's territory should enemies threaten it, provided Reginald remains faithful. This illustrates the feudal relationship between the English Crown and the Kings of Man in the medieval period, foundational to understanding the constitutional status that would later become contested in the 1765 Revestment.
Place
Isle of Man
England
Ireland
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Primary Source Transcription
Date Created
1219
Creator
Henry III, King of England
Audience
Reginald, King of Man; Justice of Ireland; Barons and faithful subjects of the King of Ireland
Language
English, Latin