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The Magna Charta Libertatum
The Magna Charta
The Magna Charta, or "Great Charter of Libeties" is a fundamental historical document issued on June 15, 1215, by King John of England at Runnymede. This document was drafted by Archbishop of Canterbury Stephen Langton to resolve the conflict between the king and a group of rebellious.
- Access to swift justice.
- The protection of the church's rights.
- Limitation of the Crown's feudal taxation rights.
- Protection of civilians from unjust detention.
The Magna Charta guaranteed several rights, including:
Guaranteed rights
Despite its initial clauses, the Magna Charta was annulled by Pope Innocent III, leading to the First Barons' War. However, after King Jhon's death, the document was reissued and revised multiple times, becoming an integral part of English law. Its importance lies not only in its specific feudal provisions but also in the general principles that have influenced the protection of individual liberties and the development of constitutiional law in England and beyond.
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