Forster Maynard

Forster Maynard

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Forster Maynard was a First World War flying ace who later served as the commander of an airbase in Malta at the onset of the Second World War. He is notable for his connection to a recently discovered original Magna Carta document, which passed through his estate after previously being owned by prominent historical figures, including the abolitionist Thomas Clarkson.

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Switzerland Switzerland: Forster Maynard was a British flying hero of both World Wars who once owned the original Magna Carta. 8

Neue Zürcher Zeitung: Magna Carta in Harvard entdeckt – Original jahrzehntelang als Kopie verkannt

Canada Canada: Forster Maynard was a World War I flying ace who played a role in defending Malta in World War II and inherited the archives related to the Magna Carta. 7

The Globe and Mail: Harvard thought it had a cheap copy of the Magna Carta. It turned out to be extremely rare

United Kingdom United Kingdom: Forster Maynard was a first world war flying ace who ended up as the commander of the airbase on Malta at the start of the second world war. 7

The Guardian: Harvard’s unofficial copy of Magna Carta is actually an original, experts say | Magna Carta