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Charter

England · Government / Government of England. Chronological records rendered directly from the World History Database.

5Records
1100–1215Date range
2Named people
1Places

Chronological records

1100

Henry I1100

Government / Government of England

This record states: Henry I tackles abuses of royal power by his predecessor, his brother William Rufus, specifically the over-taxation of the barons, the abuse of vacant sees, and the practices of simony and pluralism.

Henry I1100

Government / Government of England

This record states: Promises to restore the laws of William I & Edward the Confessor, denounces William Rufuss excesses & promises good Government.

Henry I1100

Government / Government of England

This record states: The Charter is read in every shire throughout the country.

Henry I1100

Government / Government of England

This record states: The Charter of Liberties, also called the Coronation Charter, is a written proclamation by Henry I of England, issued upon his ascension to the throne.

1215

John15 June 1215

Runnymede · Government / Government of England

The Magna Carta confirms priveliges in the accession charter signed by Henry I. John meets the Barons & agrees the 1st draft of the "Charter of Liberties"

Names involved

Henry IJohn

Provenance

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