Link: https://www.britannica.com/topic/Magna-Carta
Description: WEBMar 3, 2024 · Magna Carta, charter of English liberties granted by King John on June 15, 1215, under threat of civil war. By declaring the sovereign to be subject to the rule of law and documenting the liberties held by ‘free men,’ the Magna Carta provided the foundation for individual rights in Anglo-American jurisprudence.
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Link: https://www.history.com/topics/european-history/magna-carta
Description: WEBDec 17, 2009 · The Magna Carta (or Great Charter) was written in Latin and was effectively the first written constitution in European history. It established the principle of respecting the law, limiting ...
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Link: https://www.historyhit.com/1215-signing-magna-carta/
Description: WEBMay 11, 2023 · The Magna Carta, officially granted by King John of England on 15 June 1215, stands as one of the most influential and pivotal documents in human history. This remarkable charter revolutionised the balance of power by placing limitations on the monarch’s authority and establishing an essential mechanism for holding the king …
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Link: https://www.worldhistory.org/Magna_Carta/
Description: WEBNov 20, 2018 · The Magna Carta or 'Great Charter' was an agreement imposed on King John of England (r. 1199-1216) on 15 June 1215 by rebellious barons in order to limit his power and prevent arbitrary royal acts like land confiscation and unreasonable taxes.
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Link: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Magna_Carta
Description: WEBMagna Carta Libertatum (Medieval Latin for "Great Charter of Freedoms"), commonly called Magna Carta or sometimes Magna Charta ("Great Charter"), is a royal charter of rights agreed to by King John of England at Runnymede, near Windsor, on 15 June 1215.
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Link: https://www.britannica.com/summary/Magna-Carta-Key-Facts
Description: WEBThe Magna Carta, which means “great charter” in Latin, was drawn up by English barons (nobles) and church leaders to limit the king’s power. In 1215 they forced the tyrannical King John to agree to the charter. The Magna Carta stated that the king must follow the law and could not simply rule as he wished.
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Link: https://www.britannica.com/summary/Magna-Carta-Causes-and-Effects
Description: WEBMagna Carta Key Facts. Magna Carta Timeline. List of some of the major causes and effects of the influential charter of liberties known as the Magna Carta. The charter was drawn up in England by barons and church leaders to limit the king’s power. They forced King John to sign the document in 1215.
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Link: https://www.archives.gov/exhibits/featured-documents/magna-carta
Description: WEBApr 26, 2019 · Magna Carta was written by a group of 13th-century barons to protect their rights and property against a tyrannical king. It is concerned with many practical matters and specific grievances relevant to the feudal system under which they lived.
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Link: https://www.parliament.uk/magnacarta/
Description: WEBOverview. Magna Carta was issued in June 1215 and was the first document to put into writing the principle that the king and his government was not above the law. It sought to prevent the king from exploiting his power, and placed limits of royal authority by establishing law as a power in itself.
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Link: https://www.bbc.com/news/av/world-33114817
Description: WEBJun 14, 2015 · 02:35. What is Magna Carta and why is it so important? It is the most famous document in history - Magna Carta - and it was sealed 800 years ago today. This humble piece of parchment is...
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