jan 1, 1215 - Magna Carta
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The Magna Carta papers, singed by King John of England after he had broken a series of ancient rules and customs lead to a turning point in human rights. The Magna Carta offers a series of rules including the rights of all free citizens to own and inherit property, to be protected by excessive taxes and provisions forbidding bribery and official misconduct.
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8 key moments in history - human rights
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