Ragnald IV of the Isle of Man

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Ragnald IV, King of the Isle of Man, referred to in some texts as Reginald, and numeraled sometimes IV, was a son of Godred IV.

passed the rightful successor to the throne and illegitimately rose to power, usurping his brother's right.

In the year 1219, he resigned his rulership to the Holy See, imitating King John of England, though he remained as king of the island. On 14 February 1229 he was killed by his brother Olaf, by some opinions the rightful heir to the throne.

Early in the 13th century, when Reginald of Man (reigned 1187 - 1229) did homage to King John of England (reigned 1199 - 1216), we hear for the first time of English intervention in the affairs of Man. But a period of Scots domination would precede the establishment of full English control. During the whole of the Scandinavian period the isles remained nominally under the suzerainty of the kings of Norway, but the Norwegians only occasionally asserted it with any vigour.

From the middle of the 12th century till 1217 the suzerainty, because Norway had become a prey to civil dissensions, had remained of a very shadowy character. But after that date it became a reality and Norway consequently came into collision with the growing power of Scotland.

His brother succeeded him as King Olaf II of the Isle of Man.

Preceded by Godfred V

King of the Isle of Man

Succeeded by Olaf II