Jersey, Guernsey and English Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction under Henry VII

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Abstract

Papal bulls transferring jurisdiction over the Channel Islands from the bishopric of Coutances (Normandy) first to the diocese of Salisbury and then to Winchester have an important place in the historiography of the allegedly centripetal forces of royal and ecclesiastical authority under Henry VII. This article corrects the chronology, and questions the disruptive impact of international tensions and the role of English bishops’ or governors’ ambitions. Instead, it points to the influence of Breton clergy. Further, that Henry abandoned the initiative for a financial contribution from the islanders sheds light on his policy towards his rights over the Church and beyond.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)444-456
Number of pages13
JournalJournal of Ecclesiastical History
Volume75
Issue number3
Early online date1 Feb 2024
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Jul 2024

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