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Dec 24, 1167
King John's Birth
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Period: Dec 24, 1167 to Oct 19, 1219
King John's Life
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Apr 6, 1199
King John Becomes King
King John becomes king when his brother King Richard 1 dies. He takes the thrown! -
Apr 3, 1203
John Involved in Murder
King John was said to be involved in the murder of Arthur. -
Mar 1, 1209
Johns Excommunication
John was excommunicated because of his opposition to Stephen Langton who was chosen as Archbishop of Canterbury by Pope Innocent III. The excommunication was lifted when John agreed to the wishes of the Pope. -
Jul 27, 1214
Defeat at the Battle of Bouvines
John was unwillingly forced to accept peace with France -
Jun 15, 1215
Magna Carta
The English Barrons forced John to sign the Magna Carta -
Oct 19, 1219
King John's Death