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Events leading up to Magna Carta
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- 1October 1214John is defeated by King Philip at Bouvines
- 2November 1214The Barons demand reform at Bury St Edmunds
- 3January 1215John summons a council to London where he refuses to listen to the barons. The barons complain their liberties aren't being recognised, and prepare for war
- 4February 1215William Marshal and Stephen Langton meet the rebels at Oxford
- 5April 1215John meets the rebels at Oxford, but no agreement is reached. Rebels then gather troops and march to Northampton-shire. They send non-negotiable demands to John. John refused to make concessions that would limit royal authority.
- 6May 1215FitzWalter is chosen as rebel leader and they formally renounce their fealty to the King. They attempted to capture Northampton castle but failed. They successfully occupied London.
- 7June 1215John agreed to Magna Carta
- 8August 1215Innocent annuls Magna Carta and civil war restarts. John has powerful support from William Marshal and Bishops
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