Who signed the Magna Carta?
King John of England, who ascended the throne on the death of his brother, Richard I, proved to be a wicked ruler. He lost a lot of the Kingdom’s lands in France, got involved in a controversy with the Pope. Finally England had enough and King John was forced to sign the Magna Carta (or the Great Charter). This took place in June 1215, at Runnymede. The charter stated that the King was beneath the law and not above it. Its spirit has influenced the law of England ever since. The most enduring legacy of the Magna Carta was the right of Habeas Corpus.
Wednesday, May 28, 2008
Who signed the Magna Carta?
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