A document at Harvard Law School, once thought to be a mere copy of the Magna Carta, has been revealed by British experts to be an original version issued by King Edward I in 1300. This discovery highlights its importance as a foundational text asserting the principle that no one, including the king, is above the law. Researchers have confirmed its authenticity through analysis of its size and distinctive handwriting. The find brings new context to this significant legal document's legacy.
Experts from King's College London and the University of East Anglia confirmed Harvard's document is an original from 1300, not a mere copy of the Magna Carta.
David Carpenter, professor of Medieval History, remarked that Harvard's document should be celebrated as an original, underlining its significance in constitutional history.
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