Innocent III Annulled Magna Carta

Pope Innocent III annulled the original Magna Carta in 1215, claiming it infringed on royal authority and papal supremacy. Although English kings reinstated the charter multiple times in the years that followed, the Magna Carta applied only to King John and 25 barons. Over time, most of its clauses have been repealed or replaced, though its legacy endures as a symbol of limited monarchy and legal rights.

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