Founding Documents

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  • Dec 25, 1066

    Norman conquest

    Was completed when William Duke of Normandy is crowned King William I of England. After the victory of the Battle of Hastings.
  • Aug 5, 1100

    Coronation of Henry I

    Henry I issued a charter of liberties at his won coronation. It has a seies of promises to his barons.
  • Dec 1, 1136

    Stephen Rules

    The King of England follows Henry I
  • Period: Oct 25, 1154 to Jul 6, 1189

    Henry II Ruling

    King Henry follows Stephen
  • Jan 8, 1161

    Pope Innocent III

    The Pope of the Catholic Church during the time of the signing of the Magna Carta. He worked closely with John.
  • May 27, 1199

    Coronation of King John

    King John is crowned King of England after the death of his own older brother (Richard I).
  • Jun 1, 1213

    Stephen Langton installed as Archbishop

    King John finally accepts Langton as Archbishop of Canterbury. He subsequently absolves John of his excommunitication of the Church.
  • Jun 10, 1215

    Losing loyalty

    King John was faced with losing the barons' loyalty and a probable civil war.
  • Jun 15, 1215

    Granting of the Magna Carta

    King John decides to grant the Magna Carta.
  • Jul 15, 1215

    Magna Carta Signed