John Lackland (King John)
1166 – 1216
King John (1166-1216), also known as John Lackland, was King of England between 1199 and his death in 1216. Under his reign he was forced by his barons to sign a “charter of liberties” known as Magna Carta in 1215 which became a foundation stone of Anglo-American law in subsequent centuries.
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Quotes from John Lackland (King John):
- John Lackland (King John) on the principle of “trial by jury”
- John Lackland (King John) on not imposing taxes without the approval of the “common counsel”
- John Lackland (King John) on the right to free trade
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