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He became Henry's favourite child following the failed revolt of 1173–1174 by his brothers Henry the Young King, Richard, and Geoffrey against the King. John was appointed Lord of Ireland in 1177 and given lands in England and on the continent.
John (born c. 1166—died October 18/19, 1216, Newark, Nottinghamshire, England) was the king of England from 1199 to 1216. In a war with the French king Philip II, he lost Normandy and almost all his other possessions in France. In England, after a revolt of the barons, he was forced to seal the Magna Carta (1215).
Dec 16, 2019 · King John of England (aka John Lackland) ruled from 1199 to 1216 CE and he has gone down in history as one of the very worst of English kings, both for his character and his failures.
John was a king of England who signed the Magna Carta, limiting royal power and upholding feudal rights. He fought wars with France, Scotland and his barons, and died in 1216.
May 19, 2022 · Learn about King John, the medieval monarch who issued Magna Carta and was portrayed as a villain in Robin Hood legends. Discover his key dates, achievements, failures and controversies in this comprehensive guide.
John, known as John Lackland, (born Dec. 24, 1167, Oxford, Eng.—died Oct. 18/19, 1216, Newark, Nottinghamshire), King of England (1199–1216). The youngest son of Henry II, he joined his brother Richard (later Richard I) in a rebellion against Henry (1189).
Learn about King John's reign, his wars with France, his disputes with the Pope and the barons, and the Magna Carta. Find out how the Magna Carta influenced English law and the US constitution.
