The Magna Carta

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:historical_documents
gptkbp:acquired_by subsequent monarchs
gptkbp:addresses the rights of the church
the rights of barons
the rights of free men
gptkbp:amended_by several times
gptkbp:commemorated_by various organizations
in various monuments
gptkbp:contains principles of due process
gptkbp:created gptkb:1215
gptkbp:cultural_heritage the English-speaking world
gptkbp:date gptkb:1215
gptkbp:depicted_in various works of art
a foundational legal document
gptkbp:established the principle of the rule of law
gptkbp:has_a_focus_on museum exhibits
gptkbp:has_been_used_as a model for other charters
gptkbp:has_been_used_as_a_model_for other countries' constitutions
gptkbp:has_been_used_as_a_reference_for human rights legislation
gptkbp:has_influenced gptkb:international_law
legal systems worldwide
gptkbp:has_inspired various movements for rights
gptkbp:has_limitations the powers of the monarchy
the power of the monarchy
gptkbp:held_in gptkb:the_British_Library
in the British Library
gptkbp:historical_achievement the evolution of governance
gptkbp:historical_interpretation in various ways
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label The Magna Carta
gptkbp:influenced gptkb:the_English_Bill_of_Rights
constitutional law
gptkbp:inspired gptkb:the_United_States_Constitution
gptkb:the_Universal_Declaration_of_Human_Rights
gptkbp:is_a_document_that has shaped political thought.
gptkbp:is_a_foundation_for civil liberties
human rights movements
the rule of law in England
of common law
gptkbp:is_a_key_component_of the study of political philosophy
gptkbp:is_a_subject_of gptkb:activists
gptkb:academic_research
gptkb:historical_analysis
debate among historians
documentary films
gptkbp:is_a_symbol_of gptkb:tyranny
freedom and justice
civil liberties
the fight against tyranny
gptkbp:is_analyzed_in legal scholars
gptkbp:is_associated_with the development of democracy
the development of parliamentary democracy
gptkbp:is_celebrated_in gptkb:Magna_Carta_Day
on June 15
gptkbp:is_cited_in gptkb:academic_research
political discourse
in discussions of human rights
gptkbp:is_considered a cornerstone of democracy
gptkbp:is_divided_into 63 clauses
gptkbp:is_often_associated_with the fight for individual rights
gptkbp:is_often_cited_as_a_source_of gptkb:legal_case
gptkbp:is_often_compared_to gptkb:the_Declaration_of_Independence
gptkbp:is_often_depicted_as the fight against oppression
gptkbp:is_often_discussed_in gptkb:political_theory
historical contexts
the development of civil rights.
the context of legal reform
gptkbp:is_often_seen_in a precursor to modern democracy
gptkbp:is_often_used_in political discourse
gptkbp:is_recognized_as the rights of the barons
gptkbp:is_recognized_by UNESCO as a Memory of the World
gptkbp:is_referenced_in gptkb:literature
gptkb:political_speeches
gptkb:legal_case
court rulings
speeches by leaders
gptkbp:is_regarded_as a symbol of freedom
one of the first steps towards modern democracy
gptkbp:is_significant_for the legal tradition in England
gptkbp:is_studied_in law schools
gptkbp:is_taught_in in schools
history classes
gptkbp:key British history
constitutional law courses
gptkbp:known_as gptkb:the_Great_Charter
gptkbp:landmark the history of democracy
gptkbp:led_to the development of common law
gptkbp:location gptkb:Runnymede,_England
gptkbp:signed_by gptkb:King_John_of_England
gptkbp:state gptkb:King_John
gptkbp:translated_into many languages
into many languages
the first step towards constitutional government
gptkbp:was_a_precursor_to the concept of human rights
gptkbp:was_a_response_to the barons' rebellion
baronial discontent
gptkbp:was_a_result_of conflict between the king and the nobility
gptkbp:was_confirmed by Edward I
gptkbp:was_influenced_by the Charter of Liberties 1100
gptkbp:was_reissued by Henry III
gptkbp:was_sealed at Runnymede
gptkbp:written_in gptkb:Latin
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Henry_III
gptkb:Charles_II
gptkb:Robert_Walpole
gptkb:King_Henry_II
gptkb:Sir_Robert_Cotton
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5