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Jun 15, 1215
Signing of the Magna Carta
The Magna Carta Signed in 1215 by King John stated that the King was not above the law. Signed by John after he agreed to 40 Barons that wanted his power reduced it set a president that the king does not have absolute power above the law and the rights of man. This would be sited later as King James would abuse power and the glorious revolution would revert England to a Limited Monarchy. -
1236
Creation of Parliment
The creation of the English parliament in 1236 became one of the most important principles of creating an English monarchy. The Parliament started as an advisor to the king and quickly transformed into the governing body in England. During the English Civil War in 1642, the parliament became chief opposition to King Charles and placed restrictions on his power, creating future standards for a more limited monarchy. -
Petition of Right
The Petition of Rights was written in 1628 by the English parliament, listing their grievances against King Charles I. Grievances such as taxes, and keeping a standing army. After its creation, the petition would go on to represent a Constitutional document along side the Manga Carta and other docs. -
English Bill of Rights
The English Bill of Rights was written by Parliament and was a fundamental part of creating a limited monarchy. I bill outlined a separation of power, and outlined taxes and human rights, all limiting the monarchy's ability to have executive power. -
Glorious revolution
The Glorious Revolution or the ousting of King James II, was crucial to the establishment of a limited monarchy and James was an absolut leader. King James was a tyrannical ruler and passed the Declaration of Indulgences and other acts that angered parliament and led to his removal. -
Act of Settlement
The Act of Settlement reinforced the Bill of Rights and placed further restrictions on the power of the Monarchy. The Act clarified who and who couldn't control the crown and placed restrictions on how war could be declared. It also added commentary on judges saying they had to follow set rules in order to keep their seats, all adding to the limited power. -
Crowning of William of Orange
The crowning of William the Orange and his wife Mary the daughter of James the First was the completion of the glorious revolution. The removable of James the First, the tyrannical and absolute monarch, and replacement with a much more subdued and reasonable king turned England into a more limited monarchy.