# Magna Carta — WHE Definition Discussion

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**Created:** [November 20, 2018, 5:02pm UTC](https://community.worldhistory.org/t/magna-carta-whe-definition-discussion/989 "2018-11-20T17:02:06Z")\
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**Post date:** [November 20, 2018, 5:02pm UTC](https://community.worldhistory.org/t/magna-carta-whe-definition-discussion/989/1 "2018-11-20T17:02:06Z")

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The Magna Carta or 'Great Charter' was an agreement imposed on King John of England (r. 1199-1216) on 15 June 1215 by rebellious barons in order to limit his power and prevent arbitrary royal acts like land confiscation and unreasonable taxes. Henceforward, the king would have to consult a defined body of laws and customs before making such declarations.

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_This is a companion discussion topic for the original content at [https://www.worldhistory.org/Magna\_Carta/](https://www.worldhistory.org/Magna_Carta/)._

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**Post date:** [July 28, 2026, 6:12pm UTC](https://community.worldhistory.org/t/magna-carta-whe-definition-discussion/989/2 "2026-07-28T18:12:20Z")

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