# Magna Carta is sealed at Runnymede (1215)

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King John accepted a charter of liberties under pressure from rebel barons. Within the broader Medieval Kingdoms period, the English, Scottish and Welsh polities were reshaped by conquest, parliamentary development, dynastic conflict, plague and long wars with France. This event is placed at 15 June 1215 in the chronology so it can be read alongside the political, military, social and cultural changes around it. Although soon annulled, Magna Carta became a foundational symbol of lawful government and limits on royal power.

## Why it matters
Although soon annulled, Magna Carta became a foundational symbol of lawful government and limits on royal power.

Ruler at the time: [John](https://english-history.com/rulers/john)

## Sources
- [UK Parliament — Magna Carta](https://www.parliament.uk/magnacarta/)
- [Wikipedia topic lookup — Magna Carta is sealed at Runnymede](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special:Search?search=Magna+Carta+is+sealed+at+Runnymede&go=Go)
- [Encyclopaedia Britannica topic lookup — Magna Carta is sealed at Runnymede](https://www.britannica.com/search?query=Magna+Carta+is+sealed+at+Runnymede)
- [Wikipedia — Timeline of British history](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Timeline_of_British_history_%281000%E2%80%931499%29)
- [UK Parliament — Living Heritage](https://www.parliament.uk/about/living-heritage/)