Opinion of Clarencieux King of Arms on the Arms of the Isle of Man, 1735
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- Sources
- Name
- Opinion of Clarencieux King of Arms on the Arms of the Isle of Man, 1735
- Description
- A heraldic opinion issued by Sir John Vanbrugh (Clarencieux King of Arms) regarding the proper arms and heraldic claims to the Isle of Man upon James, Duke of Atholl's accession to government in 1735. The document traces the heraldic history of Man from 1475, examines historical seals and patents, discusses competing claims (Scrop, Stanley, Montague families), and analyzes Garter plates at Windsor Chapel to establish Atholl's entitlement. Provides crucial genealogical and constitutional context for understanding property transfer and sovereignty claims.
- Date
- 1 February 1735
- Related To
- Sir John Stanley
- Collection
- The Trading Era
- Type
- Legal Opinion
- Date Created
- 1735-02-01
- Creator
- Sir John Vanbrugh, Clarencieux King of Arms
- Audience
- James, Duke of Atholl (implicit recipient)
- Identifier
- ADD. MSS.; Pat. 15 E. 4, p. 2, m. 24
- Language
- English