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.
Statements (47)
| Predicate | Object |
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| instanceOf |
Archbishop of Canterbury
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Roman Catholic archbishop → human → medieval theologian → |
| appointedBy |
Pope Innocent III
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| associatedWith |
Canterbury Cathedral
NERFINISHED
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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
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| countryOfCitizenship |
Kingdom of England
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| educatedAt |
University of Paris
NERFINISHED
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| familyName |
Langton
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| fieldOfWork |
biblical exegesis
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canon law → theology → |
| givenName |
Stephen
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| influenced |
English barons opposed to King John
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development of Magna Carta → |
| influencedBy |
Pope Innocent III
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| knownFor |
influence on English constitutional history
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opposition to King John of England → role in events leading to Magna Carta → |
| languageUsed |
Anglo-Norman
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Latin → |
| memberOf |
College of Cardinals
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clergy of the Catholic Church → |
| notableWork |
division of the Bible into modern chapter numbers
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| occupation |
archbishop
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biblical scholar → theologian → |
| officeContestedBy |
King John of England
NERFINISHED
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| opposed |
absolutist policies of King John
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| placeOfBurial |
Canterbury Cathedral
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| positionHeld |
Archbishop of Canterbury
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cardinal priest → theologian at the University of Paris → |
| religion |
Catholic Church
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| sexOrGender |
male
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| significantEvent |
First Barons' War
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interdict on England under King John → negotiations leading to Magna Carta in 1215 → |
| supported |
English barons seeking limitations on royal power
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| workLocation |
Canterbury
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London → Paris → |
Referenced by (2)
| Subject (surface form when different) | Predicate |
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siege of Rochester Castle
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hasParticipant |
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First Barons' War
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significantPerson |