When was the Magna Carta signed by King John of England?
When was the Magna Carta signed by King John of England?
(A) 1268
(B) 1215
(C) 1220
(D) 1290
The Magna Carta was signed by King John of England on June 15, 1215, at Runnymede, which was an open field along the River Thames near Windsor. The signing of the Magna Carta was forced by the rebellious barons to limit the power of the king, protect the powers of the church, and end unjust imprisonment.