Henry III's Letter of Protection for King Olave of Mann (1236)
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- Sources
- Name
- Henry III's Letter of Protection for King Olave of Mann (1236)
- Description
- A royal letter from King Henry III of England granting protection to the lands, goods, and possessions of Olave, King of Mann and the Islands, during his absence in Norway. The document exists in both English and Latin versions and demonstrates the feudal relationship between the English Crown and the Manx monarchy in the 13th century.
- Date
- 24 May 1236
- Place
- Isle of Man
- Type
- Primary Source Transcription
- Date Created
- 1236-05-24
- Creator
- King Henry III of England
- Audience
- The King's bailiffs and faithful subjects; implicitly King Olave of Mann
- Identifier
- 20 HEN.III; Foedera
- Language
- English and Latin