King John

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  • Dec 24, 1166

    Birth

    Birth
    Around Christmas, John was born in Beaumont Palace, Oxford.
  • Apr 6, 1199

    King

    King
    In 1189, his brother, Richard, became king. In 1199, Richard died and John then became king.
  • Jan 1, 1206

    Oppressive Taxes

    Oppressive Taxes
    In 1206, John has lost Normandy, Anjou, Maine, and parts of Poitou. He was determined to win them back, but it required money. Government increasingly became cruel, and taxes increased.
  • Jul 27, 1214

    Battle of Bouvines

    Battle of Bouvines
    King John was forced to have an unfavorable peace with France because he was defeated at the Battle of Bouvines.
  • May 5, 1215

    Negotiations and War

    Negotiations and War
    There were negotiations between John and his barons that failed and a civil war broke out in May 1215.
  • Jun 15, 1215

    Magna Carta

    Magna Carta
    King John signed the Magna Carta.
  • Oct 19, 1216

    Death

    Death
    King John was very ill and died. He was buried in the Worcester Cathedral in Worcester, United Kingdom.