1215King John Signs Magna Carta

King John signs Magna Carta at Runnymede.
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👑 William II Crowned King of England

William II of England, son of William the Conqueror, is crowned king of England.
William II Crowned King of England (1087)
MonarchyMedieval EnglandNorman ConquestSuccessionKingFeudalismGovernance
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👑 Henry II Crowned King of England

On December 27, Henry II is crowned King of England at Westminster Abbey.
MonarchyMiddle AgesAngevin EmpireHenry II
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⚔️ William I of Scotland Captured and Submits to English Rule

On July 12, William I of Scotland is captured by the English in the Battle of Alnwick. He accepts the feudal overlordship of the English crown and pays ceremonial allegiance at York.
William I of Scotland Captured and Submits to English Rule (1174)
FeudalismEnglish Monarchy
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👑 Richard I Crowned King of England

On September 3, Richard I is crowned King of England at Westminster.
MonarchyMedieval EnglandCoronation
United KingdomUnited Kingdom

📜 King John Signs Magna Carta

King John signs Magna Carta at Runnymede.
King John Signs Magna Carta (1215)
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📜 Bill of Rights Enacted in England

Bill of Rights gains royal consent.
Bill of Rights Enacted in England (1689)
Bill of RightsMonarchyParliamentConstitutionalismGlorious RevolutionLimited GovernmentPolitical Reform
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