The Stanley family ruled it until 1765, when it became a Crown possession, nominally controlled from its capital of Douglas.
The name of this island is derived from an Irish sea god, which is good, since it lies in the Irish Sea. In 1266, Alexander III of Scotland received it under the Treaty of Perth. The Stanley family ruled it until 1765, when it became a Crown possession, nominally controlled from its capital of Douglas. For 10 points--name this island whose parliamentary actions are proclaimed on Tynwald Hill, renown for its native species of tailless cat.
The name of this island is derived from an Irish sea god, which is good, since it lies in the Irish Sea.
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