Stephen Langton

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Stephen Langton was a medieval Archbishop of Canterbury and influential churchman who played a key role in the events leading to Magna Carta and the political struggles of King John’s reign.


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Predicate Object
instanceOf Archbishop of Canterbury
Roman Catholic archbishop
human
medieval theologian
appointedBy Pope Innocent III
associatedWith Canterbury Cathedral NERFINISHED
King John of England NERFINISHED
Magna Carta
Pope Innocent III NERFINISHED
University of Paris NERFINISHED
conflict dispute over the see of Canterbury with King John
countryOfCitizenship Kingdom of England
educatedAt University of Paris NERFINISHED
familyName Langton
fieldOfWork biblical exegesis
canon law
theology
givenName Stephen
influenced English barons opposed to King John
development of Magna Carta
influencedBy Pope Innocent III
knownFor influence on English constitutional history
opposition to King John of England
role in events leading to Magna Carta
languageUsed Anglo-Norman
Latin
memberOf College of Cardinals
clergy of the Catholic Church
notableWork division of the Bible into modern chapter numbers
occupation archbishop
biblical scholar
theologian
officeContestedBy King John of England NERFINISHED
opposed absolutist policies of King John
placeOfBurial Canterbury Cathedral
positionHeld Archbishop of Canterbury
cardinal priest
theologian at the University of Paris
religion Catholic Church
sexOrGender male
significantEvent First Barons' War
interdict on England under King John
negotiations leading to Magna Carta in 1215
supported English barons seeking limitations on royal power
workLocation Canterbury
London
Paris

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Subject (surface form when different) Predicate
siege of Rochester Castle
hasParticipant
First Barons' War
significantPerson

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