An old engraving King John meeting the English barons, armed with their ‘The Articles of the Barons’ document in 1215, England, UK. It is from a Victorian history book of The group of powerful barons were no longer willing to tolerate John’s failed leadership and despotic rule. John initially refused to sign the draft document. Eventually the King’s Great Seal was attached to it on 15 June 1215 at Runnymede. In exchange, the barons pledged their loyalty to John. A formal document to record the agreement was drafted by the royal chancery on 15 July – this was the original Magna Carta.
An old engraving King John meeting the English barons, armed with their ‘The Articles of the Barons’ document in 1215, England, UK. It is from a Victorian history book of The group of powerful barons were no longer willing to tolerate John’s failed leadership and despotic rule. John initially refused to sign the draft document. Eventually the King’s Great Seal was attached to it on 15 June 1215 at Runnymede. In exchange, the barons renewed their loyalty to the king. A formal document to record the agreement was drafted by the royal chancery on 15 July – this was the original Magna Carta. King John subsequently refused to accept and abide by Magna Carta.
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