Historical Timeline of Legal Systems By lpoore0 534 Justinian Code Byzantine Emperor Justinian included the principles of Natural Law into his code. Jan 1, 654 The Visigothic Code A series of Catholic kings who ruled Spain gave Jews the choice of conversion or exile. Jun 1, 1215 The Magna Carta This famed document was the result of a negotiation between King John and England's barons, following the former's attempt to raise taxes. Jan 1, 1689 English Bill of Rights An important product of the Glorious Revolution, the Magna Carta imposed restrictions upon William and Mary of Orange. Mar 1, 1789 United States Constitution The Constitution of the United States sought to establish a stronger federal government than that which existed under the Articles of Confederation. Aug 1, 1789 Declaration of the Rights of Man and the Citizen Established the rights and responsibilities of the French citizenry. Mar 1, 1804 Napoleonic Code Comprehensive set of laws enacted in post-revolutionary France; denied women individual liberties. Mar 2, 2022 The Theodosian Code Eastern Roman Emperor Theodosius II declared all religions outside of Christianity illegal.
