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Stephen Langton
MedievalPoliticianEngland1150 — 1228
Archbishop who mediated Magna Carta.
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Quick Facts
Born
1150
Died
1228
Country
England
Era
Medieval
Occupation
Politician
Score Overview
Military (10%)38
Political (20%)68
Influence (20%)55
Legacy (20%)52
Leadership (15%)67
Strategy (15%)43
Total Score55.2
Stephen Langton — Complete Timeline
1207 AD
Appointed Archbishop of CanterburyPolitical Action◆ Major
Langton was appointed Archbishop of Canterbury by Pope Innocent III, despite King John's opposition. This led to a seven-year exile for Langton and a papal interdict on England.
Church-State Conflict
Impact: national
1209 AD
Excommunicated by King JohnPolitical Action
King John refused to accept Langton as archbishop, leading to Langton's exile in France. John was excommunicated by the Pope, and England was placed under interdict until 1213.
Church-State Conflict
Impact: nationaldestructive
1215 AD
Mediated the Magna CartaPolitical Action
Langton acted as a key mediator between King John and rebellious barons, helping to draft and secure the Magna Carta at Runnymede. This charter limited royal power and established legal principles.
Constitutional LawMedieval Politics
Impact: globalconstructive
Detailed Scores
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Military
Strategy
4
Tactics
4
Battles
4
Army Scale
4
War Impact
4
Political
Governance
7
Reform
7
Stability
7
Policy
7
Power
8
Influence
History
8
Global
8
Culture
8
Ideology
9
Legacy
8
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