King John Timeline

By sammerrell
  • King John's birth
    Dec 24, 1166

    King John's birth

    King John was born on December 24th, 1126
  • John's first marriage
    Aug 29, 1189

    John's first marriage

    John married Isabella, daughter of William of Gloucester
  • John nominated to become king
    Apr 6, 1199

    John nominated to become king

    John's brother Richard was on his deathbed when he nominated John to take over after him
  • Becoming king
    May 27, 1199

    Becoming king

    John was crowned king at Westminster Abbey although his wife Isabella was not crowned queen
  • King John's second marriage
    Aug 24, 1200

    King John's second marriage

    After divorcing his first wife he married Isabella of Angouleme
  • Signing of Magna Carta
    Jun 15, 1215

    Signing of Magna Carta

    King John was forced to sign the Magna Carta
  • Death
    1216

    Death

    King John died of dysentery in Newark Castle in October of 1216

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