c. 1150-1228. English priest. He studied in
Paris, where he became chancellor of the
university, and in 1206 was created a
cardinal. When in 1207 Pope Innocent III
secured Langton's election as archbishop of
Canterbury, King John refused to recognize
him, and he was not allowed to enter England
until 1213. He supported the barons in their
struggle against John and was mainly
responsible for drafting the charter of
rights, the Magna Carta. He continued to work
for revisions to both church and state
policies, which could only begin to go into
effect after the death of John.