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Jun 15, 1215
Magna Carta Signed
Barons in England were discontent with heavy taxation and arbitrary rule so they rebelled against the King. King John was forced to sign the Magna Carta and uphold certain rights like due process and protection from arbitrary imprisonment. The document said that the monarch is not exempt from the laws and this premise set the stage and contributed to the idea of a limited monarchy, where the ruler's authority is constrained by law and shared with elected bodies.