Stephen Langton
Friday, June 1, 1207
– July 16, 1228
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Stephen Langton was an English cardinal of the Catholic Church and Archbishop of Canterbury from 1207 until his death in 1228. The dispute between King John of England and Pope Innocent III over his election was a major factor in the crisis which produced Magna Carta in 1215. Langton is also credited with having divided the Bible into the standard modern arrangement of chapters used today. Born: 1150 Died: July 16, 1228 In office: June 1207 – July 16, 1228 Wiki link
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