The Magna Carta, signed by King John of England at Runnymede in June 15, 1215, was one of the most important legal documents in history. It was the result of growing dissatisfaction among English barons, who were frustrated with King John’s heavy taxation and military failures in France. The document imposed limits on the king’s power, guaranteeing certain rights to nobles and, indirectly, to all English citizens. It established the principle that the monarchy was not above the law, requiring the king to seek the counsel of his nobles before imposing new taxes.
Though initially a political agreement between the king and his barons, the Magna Carta laid the foundation for constitutional governance. Many of its principles, such as the right to a fair trial and protection from arbitrary imprisonment, influenced later legal documents, including the English Bill of Rights (1689) and the U.S. Constitution. Although King John sought to annul the charter soon after signing it, successive English monarchs were forced to reaffirm its principles. Today, the Magna Carta is regarded as a cornerstone of democracy and legal rights worldwide.
How long has it been since the Signing of the Magna Carta?
9 months,
24 days,
5h : 42m : 58s
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