In 1215, English nobles forced King John to sign the Magna Carta, a landmark document that limited the powers of the monarchy and established certain legal rights for the nobles. It asserted that the king was subject to the law and guaranteed rights such as due process and the right to a fair trial. The Magna Carta laid the foundation for modern democracy and the rule of law, influencing constitutional developments in England and beyond.
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