Magna carta

Magna carta

  • Jan 1, 1100

    Charter of Liberties signed by Henry

    Charter of Liberties signed by Henry
    The first recorded power limiting document signed by a king
  • Period: Aug 13, 1100 to Dec 1, 1135

    Henry I Rule

    King of England
  • Period: Dec 1, 1136 to Oct 25, 1154

    Stephen Rule

    King of england following Henry I
  • Period: Oct 25, 1154 to Jul 6, 1189

    Henry II rule

    King of England following Stephen
  • Period: Jan 8, 1161 to Jul 16, 1216

    Pope Innocent III

    Pope of the Catholic Church during the time of the signing of the Magna Carta. he worked closly with John and Nullified the document.
  • Period: Jul 6, 1189 to Apr 6, 1199

    Richard I rule

    King of England
  • Period: Dec 24, 1199 to Oct 19, 1238

    John rule

    King of England who signed the Magna Carta and was responsible for the First Barons war.
  • Period: Jan 1, 1207 to Jan 1, 1214

    Excommunication of John

  • Apr 24, 1214

    Papal Bulls published against Magna Carta and Barons

    A series of bulletins posted by the church that dissaproved the Magna Carta.
  • Period: Jun 15, 1215 to Jul 23, 1217

    First Barons War

    A series of wars between the king and his barons
  • Jul 15, 1215

    Magna Carta signed

    Magna Carta signed
    The worlds most recognizable power limiting document signed in 1215 by King John.
  • Dec 22, 1217

    Charter of the Forest is signed to add to the Magna Carta

    Charter of the Forest is signed to add to the Magna Carta
    This is a document that was signed as an extension to the Magna Carta
  • Period: May 23, 1239 to Aug 14, 1265

    Simon de Montfort rule

    Leader of the Barons in war, as well as the brother-in-law of Henery III
  • Period: Oct 1, 1239 to Nov 16, 1272

    Henry III rule

    King of England after the passing of King John. he was egar to follow johns lead in resisting the Magna Carta.
  • Aug 28, 1258

    Previsions of Oxford- laws established by barons

    Previsions of Oxford- laws established by barons
    A set of ammendments to the Magna Carta that were largely responsible for starting the Second Barons War
  • Oct 24, 1259

    Provisions of Westminster

    Provisions of Westminster
    Documents added to the Magna Carta to further its guidelines
  • Period: Dec 22, 1261 to Oct 2, 1264

    Pope Urban IV rule

    The Pope following Innocent III
  • May 14, 1264

    Battle of Lewes, Montfort captures Henery III and sons

    Battle of Lewes, Montfort captures Henery III and sons
    The barons achieve a large step twards victory and the acceptance of the Magna Carta by capturing the king and his sons.
  • Period: May 14, 1264 to Feb 16, 1267

    Second Barons War

    A series of wars between the king and the barons fought over the acceptance of the Magna Carta
  • Oct 23, 1267

    Montfort holds first parliament, barons and the king make peace

    Montfort holds first parliament, barons and the king make peace
    This was a large step in the Spreading of power and the formation of democracy.
  • Period: Jun 17, 1272 to Jul 7, 1307

    Edward I rule

    King of england Following Henry III, King Edward accepted the Magna Carta and attempted to rebuild England.
  • Nov 5, 1297

    Confimatio Caratum is signed by Edward I to add to the Magna Carta

    Confimatio Caratum is signed by Edward I to add to the Magna Carta
    This is a set of ammendments to the Magna Carta to add to the documents guidlines.