Key Events Leading to a Limited Monarchy in England

Magna Carta

Jun 15, 1215

The Magna Carta, signed by King John, was a foundational document that limited the power of the English monarchy for the first time. It introduced the concept that the monarch was not above the law, establishing a precedent for future limitations on royal authority. https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Magna_Carta_King_John_signing_the_Magna_Carta_reluctantly_by_Michael,_Arthur_C_(d_1945).jpg

Model Parliament

1295

King Edward I called the Model Parliament, which included commoners and clergy, marking the first time ordinary citizens were formally involved in governmental decision-making. This expanded representation was a key step toward a more limited and accountable monarchy. https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Medieval_Parliament_of_England.png