Magna Carta sealed at Runnymede
On 15 June 1215 , at the meadow of Runnymede , King John placed his seal upon the Magna Carta . This landmark agreement emerged from a period of intense political instability, serving as a formal response to the grievances of rebellious barons who sought to curtail the monarch's absolute authority. By accepting the document, the King acknowledged that his rule was not beyond the reach of the law,...
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