15 июн 1215 г. - Magna Carta

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The Magna Carta was considered to be a 'peace treaty' between King John of England and the barons. King John was scorned by the barons, the lower class nobility, and was very unpopular. He ruled with great tyranny and imposed many unfair taxations and laws as a result of his pressing determination to win back his land in France. The Magna Carta was signed in Great Britain in 1215, it limited the powers of the king and established fundamental rights for citizens and the rule of law.

Contributions to Classical Liberalism:
Ensured individual rights and freedoms.
It challenged the authority of the king and subjected him to the rule of law and protecting the people from feudal abuse. The Magna Carta created a basis and standard for fundamental freedoms of citizens.

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