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Charter of Reginald, King of the Islands, confirming grants to Furness Abbey (1188)
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1188
A charter issued by Reginald, King of the Islands, in 1188, confirming and perpetuating grants and liberties previously bestowed on Furness Abbey by his grandfather Olave. The document is presented in both English translation and original Latin, with witnesses listed. It demonstrates early medieval sovereignty over the Isle of Man and the role of ecclesiastical institutions in the island's governance.
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- English and Latin