Founding Documents

Norman Conquest

Dec 25, 1066

This is when William Duke of Normandy was crowned King William I of England following when he won at the Battle of Hastings. This is significant becasuse the Duke from Normandy, and then he is crowned King of England, which is quite contrivertial.

Cornation of King John

May 27, 1199

This day marks the crowning of King John, after his brother Richard I died. This is siginifcant becasue King John is the king that will be in place when the Magna Carta is written due to his actions against the church.

Papal Interdict

Mar 24, 1208

This marks when Pope Innocent III placed Interdict on England or a ban from priests adminstrenationg most of the sacraments, and forbids Christian burial. This is significant because it marks the first action where the Pope started to become angry aganist England, and begun to take action.

Stephen Langton installed as Archbishop

Jun 1, 1213

This marks when King John finally accepted Stephen Langdon as Archbishop of Canterbury. This then was significant because Langon then absolved John of his excommunication from the Catholic Church. Langdon then was more stubborn than King John expected, so that then caused King John to become extremly angry.

Pope becomes England's feudal overlord

Apr 21, 1214

This marks when pope Innocent III accepted the overlordship of England. This is significant because it got the King John support from the Pope, which helped him much.

Barons capture Tower of London

May 17, 1215

This marks a continuing struggle between the Barons and the Kings, as the Barons took the Tower of London, and greatned their struggle with the king. This is significant because it continued to make King John more angry.

Metting of Runnymede begins

Jun 10, 1215

The barons assembled to negocite with King John, to settle their disagreements. This meeting is significant as it marks an attempt to work together, but it is unsuccessful.

Granting of the Magna Carta

Jun 15, 1215

This event is significant as it marks King John approvial of the Magna Carta, a documemt with rights for the people.

Peace is restored

Jun 19, 1215

This is when the Barons made a formal peace with King John. This is significant as it marks a point when they were able to get along for a period of time.

Pope repeals the Magna Carta

Aug 24, 1215

This is significant because the this is when the Pope said that he did not approve of the document and wanted revisions to be made to it. Revisions then were made to it, and then eventually, he did approve after multiple revisions.