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King John signing the Magna Carta
King John signing the Magna Carta.
1215
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1215 Barons Carta Charter Democracy Democratic Document Magna Signature Signing
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King John Signing the Magna Carta (1215): A Pivotal Moment in English History This evocative image captures the historic moment when King John of England (1167-1216) affixed his royal seal to the Magna Carta, an unprecedented document that would forever change the course of English history. Dated June 15, 1215, the Magna Carta, or 'Great Charter,' was a response to the growing discontent among the English barons, who sought to limit the king's absolute power and protect their rights and privileges. King John, seated at a simple wooden table, signs the Magna Carta with a quill pen, surrounded by a group of barons and bishops. The scene exudes an air of solemnity and importance, with the king's stern expression and the serious gaze of the witnesses reflecting the gravity of the moment. The document, spread out before them, bears witness to the inscription 'Magna Carta Libertatum,' or 'The Great Charter of Liberties.' The Magna Carta marked a significant step towards the establishment of the rule of law and the principles of democracy in England. Its provisions, which included the protection of church rights, the limitation of feudal payments to the king, and the establishment of courts to ensure justice, influenced the development of constitutional government and the protection of individual rights. This photograph, taken from the Mary Evans Picture Library, offers a glimpse into the medieval past and the pivotal moment when the balance of power between the monarchy and the nobility began to shift, ultimately leading to the evolution of democratic institutions in England.
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