King John

By dwb1213
  • Dec 24, 1167

    King John's Birth

    King John's Birth
  • Period: Dec 24, 1167 to Oct 19, 1219

    King John's Life

  • Apr 6, 1199

    King John Becomes King

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

    John Involved in Murder

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

    Johns Excommunication

    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.
  • Jul 27, 1214

    Defeat at the Battle of Bouvines

    Defeat at the Battle of Bouvines
    John was unwillingly forced to accept peace with France
  • Jun 15, 1215

    Magna Carta

    Magna Carta
    The English Barrons forced John to sign the Magna Carta
  • Oct 19, 1219

    King John's Death

    King John's Death