Charter of Liberties
The
Charter of Liberties, also called the
Coronation Charter, was a written proclamation by
Henry I of England, issued upon his ascension to the throne in
1100. It bound the king to certain laws regarding the treatment of church officials and nobles. It is considered a landmark document in the history of English history and a forerunner of the
Magna Carta.
The document specifically addressed certain abuses of royal power by his predecessor, his brother William Rufus.
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