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Royal Protection for Bishop of Man at Rome, 1341

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17 December 1341

A royal letter of protection issued by King Edward III to the Bishop of Man (Thomas), granting safe passage and protection for the bishop, his men, servants, and goods while travelling to and from the papal court at Rome. The document is presented in both English translation and original Latin (from Rotuli Scotiæ), and demonstrates the bishop's status as a feudal vassal owing allegiance to the English crown while undertaking ecclesiastical business.

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  • English and Latin