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Significavit for the Bishop of the Isle of Man (Henry Man), 1546

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22 January 1546

A royal writ from King Henry VIII to the Bishops of London, Chichester, and Bristol, commanding them to consecrate Henry Man as Bishop of the Isle of Man. This document establishes ecclesiastical governance of the island and demonstrates royal patronage and authority over the bishopric. It is relevant to understanding the structure of Manx ecclesiastical authority preceding the Revestment period.

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  • English and Latin (parallel text)