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June 15 Magna Carta & Bishop Stephen Langton
Season 6
Episode 15
Published 1 year, 9 months ago
Description
Getting the tyrannical King John to sign the Magna Carta was a huge moment for individual rights (of barons). By curtailing tyrannical power it laid the foundations for liberty. Down to the diplomatic powers and conciliatory effort of Archbishop Stephen Langton. Who also left a significant legacy to how we organise the Bible