The Templars, Magna Carta and King John
In the year 1215, King John was forced to sign the Magna Carta by his barons which limited royal power in England.

In the year 1215, King John was forced to sign the Magna Carta by his barons which limited royal power in England.
Magna Carta is a surprisingly progressive charter for the year 1215 and some of its provisions border on being feminist as Tony McMahon reports
King John of England was one of the least popular monarchs ever but curiously he received significant support from the Knights Templar.
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