Misc (Magna Carta)

b. 1215

Nationality: English

Historical Period: The Medieval Period

A group of disgruntled English barons forced King John in 1215 to sign a Great Charter of Liberties by which some of his powers would be limited and that certain liberties would be enshrined in English law.

Quotes about the Magna Carta:

• The King cannot imprison without a trial of his peers
• The King cannot impose taxes without the approval of the “common counsel”
• Magna Carta guaranteed the freemen their liberties forever