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Jun 19, 1215
Renewal of Oaths
The Barons make peace with King John by renewing their oaths of allegiance -
Period: Jun 19, 1215 to Oct 12, 1297
Post Magna Carta
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Jun 24, 1215
Distribution of Magna Carta
The first copies of Magna Carta were delivered to be distributed. -
Aug 24, 1215
Annullment of Magna Carta
King John pressures Pope Innocent III to issue a papal bull declaring Magna Carta null and void. -
May 22, 1216
French Invasion
Prince Louis of France invades England attring baronial support -
Jul 12, 1216
Loss of Royal Treasure
King John loses his royal trasure in the quicksands of The Wash -
Oct 18, 1216
King John's Death
John dies suddenly at Newark rom an attack of dysentery. He is buried in Worcester Cathedral and his nine-year-old son becomes King Henry III. -
Nov 12, 1216
First Revision
Less than a month after King John's death, William Marshal, Earl of Pembroke, who is the acting King for Henry III issues a revised version of Magna Carta in his capacity as Regent. -
Nov 6, 1217
Second Revision
The Regent, William Marchal, issues a second revision of Magna Carta -
Feb 11, 1225
Henry III issues Magna Carta
Henry III gets to age to rule and issues the Magna Carta under his seal. -
Oct 12, 1297
Edward I Confirms Magna Carta
Edward I confirms Henry III's 1225 version of Magna Carta: This text is subsequently placed on the first statute roll of law