Lord of Mann facts for kids
The Lord of Mann (Manx: Çhiarn Vannin) is a special title used for the Isle of Man. Today, it refers to the reigning British Monarch, currently Queen Elizabeth II. Long ago, the Lord of Mann was like the owner of the island. The Monarch of England was the island's main leader.
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The Crown's Connection
The title "Lord of Mann" is not used on its own. Since 1399, the rulers of the Isle of Man were connected to the King of England. Later, they were connected to Great Britain and the United Kingdom. The King or Queen of England was always the top ruler of the island.
In 1765, the British government bought the Isle of Man. This meant the title of "Lord Proprietor" (owner) went back to the Crown. It stopped being a separate title. But, because of history and tradition, the title "Lord of Mann" is still used. So, when people on the Isle of Man make a special toast, they say, "The Queen, Lord of Mann."
The title is now always "Lord of Mann," no matter if the ruler is a man or a woman. However, when Queen Victoria was queen, she was called "Lady of Mann."
Past Lords of Mann
Before 1504, the ruler of the Isle of Man was usually called the King of Mann.
16th Century Lords
- Thomas III Stanley, 1504-1521
- Edward Stanley, 1521-1572
- Henry Stanley, 1572-1593
- Ferdinando Stanley, 1593-1594
A Time of Change (1594-1609)
After Ferdinando Stanley died, there was a disagreement over who should be the next Lord of Mann. This was between his daughters and his brother, William Stanley.
In 1598, the Privy Council decided that the right to the Isle of Man belonged to Queen Elizabeth I. This was because old documents giving the island to the Stanley family were not valid.
However, Queen Elizabeth I respected the Stanley family. She asked the Privy Council to decide who had the best claim to the island. They decided that the island should go to Ferdinando's daughters. William Stanley then bought their shares.
To make everything official, the Parliament of England passed a special law in 1609. This law made the title "Lord of Mann" legal. It was given to William Stanley, 6th Earl of Derby.
Temporary Lords (1607-1609)
Before William Stanley officially became Lord, two temporary Lords were appointed. This was so Ferdinando Stanley's daughters could still get money from the island. They were:
- Henry Howard, 1607-1608
- Robert Cecil, 1608-1609
After the daughters grew up, they sold their rights to their uncle, William Stanley. He then became the official Lord of Mann.
17th Century Lords
- William I Stanley, 1609-1612
- Elizabeth Stanley, 1612-1627
- James I Stanley, 1627-1651 (known as 'the Great Stanley')
- Thomas Fairfax, 1651-1660 (appointed by Oliver Cromwell during a time of change in England)
- Charles Stanley, 1660-1672 (restored by Charles II)
- William II Stanley, 1672-1702
18th Century Lords
- James II Stanley, 1702-1736
- James III Murray, 1736-1764
- Charlotte and John III Murray, 1764-1765
The Island Joins the Crown
In 1765, Charlotte Murray sold the main rights to the island to the British government. This was done through a law called the Isle of Man Purchase Act 1765. Because of this, the title of Lord of Mann became part of the British Crown. Since then, it has been used to refer to the reigning Monarch of the United Kingdom.
Any other rights and property of the Dukes of Atholl on the island were sold to the British government in 1828.
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See also
In Spanish: Señor de Man para niños
