Letters of Conduct for Harald, King of Mann (1246)

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Letters of Conduct for Harald, King of Mann (1246)
Description
A bilingual (Latin and English) royal warrant issued by Henry III granting safe conduct to Harald, King of Mann, to travel to England, remain there, and return, valid until Pentecost in the 30th year of Henry III's reign. This document illustrates the constitutional relationship between the Manx crown and the English monarchy in the 13th century, providing historical context for later sovereignty questions.
Date
9 January 1246
Place
Westminster
Isle of Man
England
Type
Primary Source Transcription
Date Created
1246-01-09
Creator
Henry III, King of England
Audience
Harald, King of Mann
Language
Latin and English