King John

King John was the King of England from 1199 to 1216, known for his troubled reign marked by conflicts with the nobility and France. His failure to maintain lands in France led to loss of territory and discontent among his subjects. The most significant event during his rule was the sealing of the Magna Carta in 1215, a document that limited the powers of the king and laid the foundation for modern democracy by establishing certain legal rights. His reign is often seen as a turning point in the relationship between the monarchy and its subjects.