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King John

  • The coronation of King John
    May 27, 1119

    The coronation of King John

  • Birth
    Dec 24, 1167

    Birth

    King John was born on December 24, 1167 at Beaumont Palace, Oxford England.
  • Marriage
    Mar 22, 1189

    Marriage

    John was married to Avisa but it was annulled.
  • Count of Mortain
    Mar 22, 1189

    Count of Mortain

    King Richard gives John the titles of Count of Mortain and Lord of Ireland and orders John to stay away from England for the next three years.
  • The Throne of England
    Mar 22, 1194

    The Throne of England

    John attempts to overthrow William Longchamp, the Bishop of Ely and take the throne of England.
  • Aug 24, 1200

    Family

    King John married Isabelle of Angouleme. They have five children: Henry, Richard, Earl of Cornwall, Joan of England, Isabella of England and Eleanor of England
  • Imposes taxes
    Mar 22, 1212

    Imposes taxes

    King John imposes taxes on the Barons in his attempts to regain the lost lands of Aquitaine, Poitou and Anjou
  • France
    Mar 22, 1214

    France

    King John was forced to accept an unfavourable peace with France.
  • Jun 15, 1215

    Magna Carta

    The English barons forced John to sign the Magna Carta.
  • King John's Death
    Oct 19, 1216

    King John's Death

    King John dies at Newark and is was buried in Worcester Cathedral