Choose PDF type:
| Picture No | 10825835 |
| Date | 1215 |
| Description | King John signs the Magna Carta at Runnymede |
| Details |
John, King of England (1166-1216) signs the Magna Carta (Magna Carta Libertatum or The Great Charter of the Liberties of England) - forced onto him by the feudal barons, in an attempt to limit his powers by law and protect their rights. Alongside John is his advisor, the Archbishop of Canterbury, Stephen Langton.
|
| Source | Illustration by George Morrow in A Nursery History of England by Elizabeth O'Neill |
| Credit | Mary Evans Picture Library/Tom Gillmor |
| Restrictions |
|
|
Thank you for visiting our website. If you are interested in licensing this image please email us at pictures@maryevans.com or telephone us on +44(0)20 8318 0034. If you are already registered to use this website, you can log in here. |