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Magna Carta: signing

Magna Carta: signing
Magna Carta: signing
King John of England signed the Magna Carta in 1215.
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NARRATOR: The Magna Carta was signed by King John of England in 1215. A copy from that year is on display in the British Library in London. The Magna Carta limited the power of the monarchy. From then on the king had to follow the law; he could no longer simply rule as he wished. The Magna Carta was a first step toward the creation of England's constitution.