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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).
John (24 December 1166 – 19 October 1216) was the king of England from 1199 until his death in 1216. He lost the Duchy of Normandy and most of his other French lands to King Philip II of France, resulting in the collapse of the Angevin Empire and contributing to the subsequent growth in power of the French Capetian dynasty during the 13th century.
- 27 May 1199 – 19 October 1216
- Eleanor, Duchess of Aquitaine
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Feb 18, 2020 · Although the royal numbering starts with Louis, he was not a king of France but the heir to an empire which covered much of central Europe. His descendants would later fracture the empire. 814–840 Louis I (not a king of 'France') 840–877 Charles II (the Bald) 877–879 Louis II (the Stammerer) 879–882 Louis III (joint with Carloman below)
May 19, 2022 · King John’s defeat in France With his war-chests sufficiently full, John launched his continental campaign in early 1214. The king’s own army advanced into French territory from the south, while his allies in the Low Countries – purchased at great expense – invaded from the north.
- Dr Marc Morris
King John ruled England at a difficult time. He faced wars with France, a shortage of money and clashes with powerful English barons close baron A member of the nobility, the social class ranked ...
Apr 20, 2022 · King John was the ruler of England from May 27, 1199 to Oct. 19, 1216, succeeding his brother Richard "The Lionheart". John is best known for sealing the Magna Carta, which was the first step ...
