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jan 5, 1215 - The Magna Carta

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The Magna Carta, also known as the Great Charter, is a historical document first issued in 1215 by King John of England. It was a peace treaty between the King and a group of English Barons, limiting the monarch's power and granting certain rights to the people. The Magna Carta has paved the way for other documents, including the UN’s Declaration of Human Rights.

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jan 5, 1215
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~ 811 years ago

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