Stephen Langton

Archbishop of Canterbury from 1207 to 1228

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Stephen Langton

Overview

Born / Died

November 30, 1149 – July 9, 1228

Role

Archbishop of Canterbury from 1207 to 1228

Legacy

1150 – 9 July 1228) was an English cardinal of the Catholic Church and Archbishop of Canterbury from 1207 until his death in 1228.

Legacy

The dispute between King John of England and Pope Innocent III over his election was a major factor in the crisis which produced Magna Carta in 1215.

Legacy

Langton is also credited with having divided the Bible into the standard modern arrangement of chapters used today.

Major work

Divided the Bible into standard modern chapters and verses.

Who was Stephen Langton?

Stephen Langton lived from November 30, 1149 to July 9, 1228. Stephen Langton was born on November 30, 1150, and died on July 9, 1228.

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Career and public life

1150 – 9 July 1228) was an English cardinal of the Catholic Church and Archbishop of Canterbury from 1207 until his death in 1228. Langton is also credited with having divided the Bible into the standard modern arrangement of chapters used today. Stephen Langton was an English cardinal of the Catholic Church and Archbishop of Canterbury from 1207 until his death in 1228. Divided the Bible into standard modern chapters and verses. The article's focus on the document's provisions, its historical context, and its enduring relevance and importance sets it apart from other sources, including Wikipedia. The article's analysis of the Magna Carta's influence on the development of democracy and human rights around the world is particularly noteworthy, and provides a unique perspective on the document's enduring importance.

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Historical significance

The dispute between King John of England and Pope Innocent III over his election was a major factor in the crisis which produced Magna Carta in 1215. This article provides a detailed and nuanced analysis of the Magna Carta, its significance, and its influence on the development of constitutional law and human rights. The article's use of primary and secondary sources, including the Magna Carta itself and the writings of historians and scholars, provides a rich and detailed understanding of the document and its significance.

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