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Significavit for Bishop of Isle of Man: Royal confirmation of John Salesbury's nomination

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29 September 1570

A royal significavit (writ) from Queen Elizabeth I dated 29 September 1570, confirming the nomination of John Salesbury as Bishop of Sodor (Isle of Man). The document confirms the patronage rights of Edward, Earl of Derby, and instructs the Archbishop of York to formally confirm Salesbury's appointment. Provides insight into ecclesiastical governance structures and the feudal relationship between the crown, the Derby earls, and the Isle of Man bishopric.

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