Events Leading to the Magna Carta

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  • Period: Jan 1, 1198 to Jan 1, 1220

    Middle Ages

    Exact Dates unknown
  • John crowned King of England
    May 27, 1199

    John crowned King of England

    He was crowned after his brother Richard died.
  • John Lost all Lands in France
    May 28, 1204

    John Lost all Lands in France

    Did not consult the Barons before increasing taxes to recoop his losses.
  • King John Quarreled with Pope Bishop III
    May 28, 1205

    King John Quarreled with Pope Bishop III

    They were arguing on who should be the archbishop of Canterbury.
  • Pope Bishop III Excommunicated King John
    May 28, 1209

    Pope Bishop III Excommunicated King John

  • King John Imposes Taxes on the Barons
    Dec 28, 1209

    King John Imposes Taxes on the Barons

    John wanted to regain the lost lands of Aquitaine, Poitou, and Anjou.
  • King John Yielded to the Pope
    May 29, 1210

    King John Yielded to the Pope

    Pope Innocent made the King and people pay him money whenever he demanded it.
  • King John's Taxes and Fees Became Unreasonable
    Nov 1, 1210

    King John's Taxes and Fees Became Unreasonable

  • King John Argues with the Barons over Methods of Ruling England
    May 29, 1213

    King John Argues with the Barons over Methods of Ruling England

  • The Article of the Barons
    May 28, 1215

    The Article of the Barons

    This article forced King John to govern by old English ways, before the Normans.
  • Barons Captured King John
    Jun 28, 1215

    Barons Captured King John

    In full armor, the barons captured King John to sign their proposition.
  • Signing of the Magna Carta
    Dec 21, 1215

    Signing of the Magna Carta