Events that Led to the Magna Carta

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  • Jan 1, 1066

    Battle of Hastings

    Battle of Hastings
    William defeats the English infantry in the Battle of Hastings, becomes the King of England, and implements feudalism.
  • Jan 1, 1154

    Henry II

    Henry II
    Henry II comes into power and strengthens the aristocracy
  • Jan 1, 1162

    Thomas a Becket

    Thomas a Becket
    Thomas a Becket is appointed Archbishop of Canterbury by Henry II
  • Jan 1, 1162

    Henry II and Becket

    Henry II and Becket
    Thomas a Becket and Henry II constantly argue over the power of the church courts
  • Jun 14, 1170

    Henry the Younger

    Henry the Younger
    Henry the Younger is coronated
  • Dec 29, 1170

    Becket's Murder

    Becket's Murder
    Thomas a Becket is murdered by four knights after Henry II utters something about his disappearance
  • Jul 6, 1189

    Richard the Lion-Hearted

    Richard the Lion-Hearted
    Richard the Lion-Hearted is coronated; he goes on to lead a terrible reign, rarely being in England but using their money for his own finances.
  • May 27, 1199

    John

    John
    John is coronated; he is a cruel, inept ruler and he fights Philip II and Pope Innocent III.
  • Jan 1, 1204

    Phillip II

    Phillip II
    Philip II declares John unfaithful with unwarranted claims to French land.
  • Jun 1, 1215

    The Magna Carta

    The Magna Carta
    The barons become sick of John’s treatment and decide to act upon it. They force John to agree to the Magna Carta, which binds him to respect feudal rights.