When and where was the Magna Carta signed?
The Magna Carta was signed on June 15th 1215 at Runnymede, which is located south west of London. Barons as well as Archbishop Stephen Lagton met King John at Runnymede to sign the Magna Carta. While negotiations were being settled they camped out in tents. (See model in front of display board) Why did King John sign the Magna Carta? King John signed the Magna Carta because his people were unhappy and he knew that he couldnt rule peacefully anymore. He was forced by an uprising of Lords, Barons and Bishops. It was lead by Stephen Lagton, Archbishop of Canterbury. There was also a civil war going on in England and King John knew he would not prevail. So, he signed the Magna Carta to end the war. What was promised in the Magna Carta? The Magna Carta had 63 promises but failed to benefit the peasants. Here are four articles from the Magna Carta to give you an example of what was in it. – No freeman shall be seized or imprisoned or disposed, outlawed, or in anyway brought to ruin, except b
