King John

By dwb1213
  • King John's Birth
    Dec 24, 1167

    King John's Birth

  • Period: Dec 24, 1167 to Oct 19, 1219

    King John's Life

  • King John Becomes King
    Apr 6, 1199

    King John Becomes King

    King John becomes king when his brother King Richard 1 dies. He takes the thrown!
  • John Involved in Murder
    Apr 3, 1203

    John Involved in Murder

    King John was said to be involved in the murder of Arthur.
  • Johns Excommunication
    Mar 1, 1209

    Johns Excommunication

    John was excommunicated because of his opposition to Stephen Langton who was chosen as Archbishop of Canterbury by Pope Innocent III. The excommunication was lifted when John agreed to the wishes of the Pope.
  • Defeat at the Battle of Bouvines
    Jul 27, 1214

    Defeat at the Battle of Bouvines

    John was unwillingly forced to accept peace with France
  • Magna Carta
    Jun 15, 1215

    Magna Carta

    The English Barrons forced John to sign the Magna Carta
  • King John's Death
    Oct 19, 1219

    King John's Death