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Stephen Langton Biography and Timeline

Follow Stephen Langton through 7 dated historical records for England.

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Stephen Langton, historical timeline

A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.

7Distinct records

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1213–1220Years on this page

1213

Pardon

Archbishop of Canterbury · Canterbury · Religion / Roman Catholic Church

Returns to England & absolves John

1215

27 May 1215

Peace

Archbishop of Canterbury · Canterbury · Warfare / Military

Trusted by the barons & John, Langton is asked by the King to offer the barons a truce

15 June 1215

Constitution of England

Archbishop of Canterbury · Canterbury · Government / Government of England

John stamps the Royal Seal on the Magna Carta on the island of Runnymede near Windsor

15 June 1215

Magna Carta

Archbishop of Canterbury · Canterbury · Government / Government of England

John stamps the Royal Seal on the Magna Carta on the island of Runnymede near Windsor. John stamps the Royal Seal on the Magna Carta on the island of Runnymede near Windsor. John stamps the Royal Seal on the Magna Carta on the island of Runnymede near Windsor

1215

Capture of Tower of London

Archbishop of Canterbury · Tower of London · Government / Government of England

Helps capture the Tower of London to secure King Johns agreement to the Magna Carta

Role range: 1215-1216

1215

Magna Carta

Archbishop of Canterbury · Tower of London · Government / Government of England

Helps capture the Tower of London to secure King Johns agreement to the Magna Carta

Role range: 1215-1216

1220

17 May 1220

Coronation

Archbishop of Canterbury · Westminster Abbey · Religion / Roman Catholic Church

Carries out the 2nd coronation of Henry III

Records, sources and methodology

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