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Period: Jan 1, 1198 to Jan 1, 1220
Middle Ages
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May 27, 1199
John crowned King of England
He was crowned after his brother Richard died. -
May 28, 1204
John Lost all Lands in France
Did not consult the Barons before increasing taxes to recoop his losses. -
May 28, 1205
King John Quarreled with Pope Bishop III
They were arguing on who should be the archbishop of Canterbury. -
May 28, 1209
Pope Bishop III Excommunicated King John
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Dec 28, 1209
King John Imposes Taxes on the Barons
John wanted to regain the lost lands of Aquitaine, Poitou, and Anjou. -
May 29, 1210
King John Yielded to the Pope
Pope Innocent made the King and people pay him money whenever he demanded it. -
Nov 1, 1210
King John's Taxes and Fees Became Unreasonable
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May 29, 1213
King John Argues with the Barons over Methods of Ruling England
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May 28, 1215
The Article of the Barons
This article forced King John to govern by old English ways, before the Normans. -
Jun 28, 1215
Barons Captured King John
In full armor, the barons captured King John to sign their proposition. -
Dec 21, 1215
Signing of the Magna Carta
