This finding was made by experts from King’s College London and the University of East Anglia (UEA), confirming that the document—known as HLS MS 172—is one of only seven surviving originals issued by King Edward I. Vincent stressed the document’s importance, calling Magna Carta “a totem of liberty, central to our sense of who we are.” He noted that it remains one of the most famous and influential legal texts in history. “A physical artifact like this one offers a special and profound reminder of the ways in which the rule of law has grown and strengthened over centuries,” he said.
Author: Sayan Sen
Published at: 2025-05-19 22:16:01
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