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Charter Liberties
History of England
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| | 1100 | Henry I | |
| Henry I tackles abuses of royal power by his predecessor, his brother William Rufus , specifically the over-taxation of the barons, the abuse of vacant sees, and the practices of simony and pluralism |
| Promises to restore the laws of William I & Edward the Confessor, denounces William Rufus 's excesses & promises good government |
| The Charter is read in every shire throughout the country |
| The Charter of Liberties, also called the Coronation Charter, is a written proclamation by Henry I of England, issued upon his ascension to the throne |
| 1214 | John I | |
| 15th Oct London On return to England the Barons demand a charter of liberties |
| 1215 | John | |
| 15th June Runnymede John meets the Barons & agrees the 1st draft of the "Charter of Liberties" |
| 1297 | Bigod, Roger | |
| Helps force Edward I to confirm the Charter of Liberties |
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