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May 27, 1119
The coronation of King John
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Dec 24, 1167
Birth
King John was born on December 24, 1167 at Beaumont Palace, Oxford England. -
Mar 22, 1189
Marriage
John was married to Avisa but it was annulled. -
Mar 22, 1189
Count of Mortain
King Richard gives John the titles of Count of Mortain and Lord of Ireland and orders John to stay away from England for the next three years. -
Mar 22, 1194
The Throne of England
John attempts to overthrow William Longchamp, the Bishop of Ely and take the throne of England. -
Aug 24, 1200
Family
King John married Isabelle of Angouleme. They have five children: Henry, Richard, Earl of Cornwall, Joan of England, Isabella of England and Eleanor of England -
Mar 22, 1212
Imposes taxes
King John imposes taxes on the Barons in his attempts to regain the lost lands of Aquitaine, Poitou and Anjou -
Mar 22, 1214
France
King John was forced to accept an unfavourable peace with France. -
Jun 15, 1215
Magna Carta
The English barons forced John to sign the Magna Carta. -
Oct 19, 1216
King John's Death
King John dies at Newark and is was buried in Worcester Cathedral
