# Henry III reissues Magna Carta (1225)

URL: https://english-history.com/timeline/1225-henry-iii-reissues-magna-carta
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Henry issued a revised Magna Carta in exchange for taxation. 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 1225 in the chronology so it can be read alongside the political, military, social and cultural changes around it. The 1225 version became the authoritative text later placed on the statute book.

## Why it matters
The 1225 version became the authoritative text later placed on the statute book.

Ruler at the time: [Henry III](https://english-history.com/rulers/henry-iii)

## Sources
- [Wikipedia topic lookup — Henry III reissues Magna Carta](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special:Search?search=Henry+III+reissues+Magna+Carta&go=Go)
- [Encyclopaedia Britannica topic lookup — Henry III reissues Magna Carta](https://www.britannica.com/search?query=Henry+III+reissues+Magna+Carta)
- [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/)