The Magna Carta was signed in 1215. It was a historic document that limited the power of the English monarchy and established certain legal rights for the people.

The Magna Carta was signed in 1215, limiting the power of King John of England and establishing the principle of the rule of law. This historic document laid the foundation for constitutional governance and the protection of individual rights.

Rebel leaders met with King John at Runnymede to present their demands for reform, which eventually led to the creation of the Magna Carta.

The Magna Carta was a peace treaty between King John and his barons, emphasizing the principle that nobody, not even the King, is above the law.

The rebel barons renewed their oaths of loyalty to King John and formal copies of the Magna Carta were issued on this date.

The formal document drafted by the Royal Chancery on 15th July 1215, known as the first version of the Magna Carta, was created as a record of the agreement between the ruling monarch and the barons.

As part of the peace deal, the barons were supposed to surrender London by 15 August 1215, but they refused to do so, leading to further tensions between the royalist faction and the rebels.

In September 1215, the papal commissioners in England excommunicated rebel barons and clerics who were part of the Council of Twenty-Five, following instructions from Rome.

King John died on the night of 18 October 1216, leading to the ascension of his nine-year-old son, Henry III, as the new monarch, amidst the backdrop of the First Barons' War.

King John died from dysentery on October 19, 1216 while mounting a siege in the East of England. His death marked a significant moment in history.

After King John's death, young Henry III was crowned at Gloucester Cathedral under the oversight of Cardinal Guala Bicchieri, solidifying ties between England and the Papacy.

King John's successor, Henry III, reissued the Magna Carta on November 12, 1216, in an attempt to regain the support of rebellious barons who were backing French King Louis VIII's efforts to control England. The reissuance aimed to reaffirm the rights and liberties enumerated in the charter.

On 12 and 13 September 1217, the final Treaty of Lambeth, also known as the Treaty of Kingston, was agreed upon between the factions involved in the conflict, marking the end of the war.

In 1225, the Magna Carta was reissued for the second time, emphasizing the importance of the document in shaping the legal and political landscape of England during the medieval period.

In 1227, upon reaching adulthood, Henry III reissued a condensed version of the Magna Carta, which was the first to be incorporated into English Law. This decree mandated that all future charters must bear the King's seal.

In 1258, a group of barons seized power from King Henry III in a coup d'état, aiming to enforce Magna Carta and the Charter of the Forest. This led to the establishment of a new baronial-led government and the introduction of the Provisions of Oxford.

The Magna Carta was confirmed at Simon de Montfort's Parliament in 1265, solidifying its importance and impact on English history. This event further emphasized the significance of the Magna Carta in establishing principles of justice and rights.

In 1267, King Henry III issued the Statute of Marlborough as a conciliatory gesture after defeating the rebellious barons. The statute included a renewed commitment to uphold the terms of Magna Carta.

Certain clauses of the 1297 Magna Carta are still part of the law in England and Wales. These include clauses related to the freedom of the English Church, ancient liberties of the City of London, and the right to due process.

Seven copies of the 1300 exemplification by Edward I survive in various locations such as Faversham, Oriel College, Oxford, and Westminster Abbey. These copies provide insights into the historical significance of the document.

In 1305, Pope Clement V annulled the Confirmatio Cartarum, which was interpreted by Edward I as applying to the Articuli super Cartas, leading to a reassertion of forest law by Edward I over disafforested areas.

The Ordinances of 1311 were a series of regulations imposed on King Edward II of England by a group of barons and nobles. These ordinances aimed to limit the king's power and prevent abuses, reflecting a similar spirit to the Magna Carta.

In 1312, Robert the Bruce refused to make peace with Edward II, citing the king of England's failure to keep sworn promises made to his liege men, as accused by contemporary chroniclers of 'perjury'.

In 1354, the third statute passed during King Edward III's reign redefined clause 29 of Magna Carta, emphasizing 'due process of law' for 'lawful judgement of his peers or the law of the land'.

In 1423, King Henry VI confirmed Magna Carta, marking one of the many reconfirmations of the Charter that took place between the 13th and 15th centuries.

The first mechanically printed edition of Magna Carta was published in 1508 by Richard Pynson. However, the early printed versions in the 16th century incorrectly attributed the origins of Magna Carta to Henry III and 1225 instead of John and 1215.

In 1534, George Ferrers published the first unabridged English-language edition of Magna Carta, dividing the Charter into 37 numbered clauses.

A bill was presented to Parliament in 1621 to renew Magna Carta, although it ultimately failed. Lawyer John Selden argued during Darnell's Case in 1627 that the right of habeas corpus was supported by Magna Carta.

Coke supported the Petition of Right in 1628, which cited Magna Carta in its preamble to extend provisions and make them binding on the judiciary. The monarchy responded by arresting Coke for treason and suppressing his proposed book on Magna Carta.

In 1679, the Parliament of England passed the Habeas Corpus Act, building upon the ancient rights established in the Magna Carta. This act aimed to protect individuals from being unjustly imprisoned by allowing them to demand a court appearance and lawful reason for their detention.

The political myth of Magna Carta and its protection of ancient personal liberties persisted after the Glorious Revolution of 1688. It continued to influence legal and political developments in England.

In 1759, Sir William Blackstone published a critical edition of the 1215 Magna Carta, introducing the numbering system still in use today, highlighting the document's significance in legal history.

In 1763, Member of Parliament John Wilkes was arrested for writing an inflammatory pamphlet and cited Magna Carta in his defense, leading to a debate on the document's relevance in contemporary politics.

In 1829, clause 26 of Magna Carta was repealed for the first time by the Offences Against the Person Act 1828, marking the beginning of the repeal of obsolete clauses.

The Statute Law Revision Act 1863 led to the repeal of most clauses of Magna Carta in England and Wales, leaving only a few clauses still in force.

In 1881, the Magna Carta was reprinted in New Zealand as one of the Imperial Acts in force there, with Clause 29 of the document remaining in force as part of New Zealand law.

The Baronial Order of Magna Charta was established in 1898 to promote the ancient principles and values embodied in Magna Carta.

In 1899, Frederic William Maitland provided an alternative academic history of Magna Carta, returning it to its historical context and challenging previous interpretations that glorified the charter's role.

In 1904, Edward Jenks published an article questioning the traditional view of Magna Carta, suggesting that the myth of its universal liberty had been largely invented by Edward Coke in the 17th century.

The Magna Carta Society was founded in 1922 by legal professionals from England and the United States to protect the meadows at Runnymede from development.

In 1930, Sellar and Yeatman published '1066 and All That', a parody on English history that satirized the exaggerated importance of Magna Carta and its impact on democracy.

In 1956, Lord Denning referred to Magna Carta as 'the greatest constitutional document of all times', highlighting its role in protecting individual freedoms against authoritarian rule.

In 1957, the American Bar Association erected the Magna Carta Memorial at Runnymede, emphasizing the significance of Magna Carta in legal history.

J.C. Holt's essay from 1965, commemorating the 750th anniversary of Magna Carta, offers a concise introduction to the historical context, key figures, and events surrounding the creation of the document in 1215.

The 1972 edited collection features excerpts from significant historical works discussing Magna Carta, along with essays by prominent 20th-century historians. It explores the enduring influence and implications of Magna Carta on the concept of liberty.

In 1976, the UK lent one of the four surviving originals of the 1215 Magna Carta to the United States for their bicentennial celebrations, further strengthening the historical ties between the two nations.

Published in 1985, this work by J.C. Holt became a leading treatise on the origins of Magna Carta in the late 20th century. It delves into the medieval governance structures that influenced the creation of the historic document.

The 1992 2nd edition of J.C. Holt's work titled Magna Carta provides a comprehensive analysis of the historical context and significance of the document. It includes supplementary essays, original text transcriptions, and translations from the four surviving 1215 copies.

A 2008 survey by YouGov revealed that 45% of British people were unaware of what the Magna Carta was, showcasing a lack of knowledge about this historical document among the population.

In 2012, Occupy London protestors attempted to use Magna Carta in their defense against eviction, demonstrating the enduring symbolic value of the charter in legal disputes.

In 2014, Bury St Edmunds in Suffolk celebrated the 800th anniversary of the barons' Charter of Liberties, which was said to have been secretly agreed upon there in November 1214.

The 800th anniversary of the original Magna Carta occurred on 15 June 2015, with celebratory events and exhibitions held by various organizations and institutions. Commemoration ceremonies were conducted in Runnymede and Google even featured a Google Doodle for the occasion.