King John

  • Dec 24, 1166

    King John's Birth

    King John's Birth
  • Dec 31, 1199

    King John Obtains the Crown

    King John Obtains the Crown
    John accedes to the throne on the death of his brother, Richard I.
    (Only confirmed date is the year)
  • Dec 31, 1205

    John refuses Archbishop

    John refuses Archbishop
    John refuses to accept Stephen Langton as Archbishop of Canterbury
    (Only confirmed date is the year)
  • Jan 31, 1209

    John is Excommunicated

    John is Excommunicated
    Pope Innocent III excommunicates John from the church
    (Only confirmed date is the year)
  • Dec 1, 1214

    France defeats England

    France defeats England
    Philip Augustus of France defeats the English at the Battle of Bouvines
    (Only confirmed date is the year)
  • Jun 15, 1215

    Signed the Magna Carta

    Signed the Magna Carta
    King John was forced by the people to sign the Magna Carta, which granted them feudal rights.
  • Oct 19, 1216

    King John's Death

    King John's Death