King John signing the Magna Carta, Runnymede, Surrey, 1215. Artist: Unknown

King John signing the Magna Carta, Runnymede, Surrey, 1215. Artist: Unknown

1-627-131 - The Print Collector/Heritage Images

King John signing the Magna Carta, Runnymede, Surrey, 1215. Magna Carta, also called Magna Carta Libertatum, is an English charter originally issued in 1215. The charter limited the rights of the monarch and is regarded as being the first step in establishing the rule of constitutional law that applies today. King John was compelled to sign it at Runnymede in the face of a baronial revolt.


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People Information

Creator
  1. Unknown, attributed to: :
Subject
  1. King John: English: King

Medium
  1. Engraving

Geographic Hierarchy

World Europe United Kingdom England Surrey Runnymede

  1. 51 26 00 N , 000 32 00 W

Category Hierarchy

People Royalty

History & Politics War & Military Wars, Battles & Events

Locations & Buildings Other

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Digital Image Size

Pixel Dimensions (W x H) : 4478x3873
File Size : 50,811kb


Aliases

  1. 0580011036
  1. 1-627-131
  1. 1627131

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