History The Magna Carta Questions
The historical precedents that influenced the creation of the Magna Carta include the Charter of Liberties issued by Henry I in 1100, which limited the power of the monarchy and established certain rights for the barons; the Coronation Charter of Henry I in 1166, which further expanded on the rights and privileges of the barons; and the Provisions of Oxford in 1258, which sought to limit the power of King Henry III and establish a council of barons to advise the king.