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Royal command to assist Reginald, King of Mann, against Viking raiders (1213)

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16 May 1213

A royal writ from King John of England commanding his Irish officials to assist Reginald, King of Mann, against Viking (Wikini) attackers in his territory. The document emphasises Reginald's feudal bond to the English Crown and reciprocal defensive obligations. Provides early 13th-century context for Mann's relationship with the English Crown and Viking threats to the island.

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  • Latin (original); English (transcription)