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Royal Grant of Isle of Man to John Stanley, 1405

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4 October 1405

A royal letter patent from King Henry IV (7 Hen. IV) granting John Stanley the Island, Castle, and Lordship of Man with all royalties, franchises, and profits for his lifetime. This document establishes the Stanley family's long tenure over the Isle of Man and represents the foundational grant that would remain in effect until the 1765 Revestment. The text is presented in both English and Latin versions.

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  • English and Latin