He became Henry's favourite child following the failed revolt of 1173–1174 by his brothers Henry the Young King, Richard, and Geoffrey against their father. John was appointed Lord of Ireland in 1177 …

Dec 4, 2025 · Biography of John, king of England from 1199 to 1216, who lost many of his kingdom’s French possessions and was forced to seal the Magna Carta in 1215.

Dec 16, 2019 · King John of England (aka John Lackland) ruled from 1199 to 1216 CE and he has gone down in history as one of the very worst of English kings, both for his character and his failures.

John I © John was a king of England who is most famous for signing the Magna Carta. John was born around Christmas in 1166 or 1167 in Oxford, the youngest and favourite son of Henry II.

John (December 24, 1166 – October 18, 1216) reigned as King of England from April 6, 1199, until his death. He succeeded to the throne as the younger brother of King Richard I (known in later times as …

King John of England (1166–1216) remains one of the most controversial and debated monarchs in English history. Known for his disputes with the nobility, his conflicts with the Church, and his role in …

History has not been kind to King John of England (reigned 1199–1216). Interpretations of his character have ranged from the cruel Prince John of the Robin Hood tradition to the complex but weak-willed …

John also called John Lackland (24 December 1166 — 19 October 1216) was the King of England from 1199 until his death in 1216. He was also the Lord of Ireland from 1177 to 1216 and the Duke of …

Discover why King John remains one of the most controversial figures in British history, from the loss of Normandy to the sealing of Magna Carta.

Oct 15, 2024 · King John of England, born on 24 December 1166, was the youngest son of King Henry II and Duchess Eleanor of Aquitaine. He ruled England from 1199 until his death in 1216.