jun 15, 1215 - The signing of the Magna Carta
Description:
The Magna Carta was the first document to put into writing the principle that the king and his government was not above the law. It was made to prevent the king from exploiting his power, and placed limits of royal authority by establishing law as a power in itself.Added to timeline:
Date:
jun 15, 1215
Now
~ 811 years ago