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Dec 24, 1166
Birth of King John of England
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Oct 24, 1177
Lord of Leland
John was his father's favorite son and he made John the Lord of Ireland and he was given lands in England and Europe. -
Apr 6, 1199
John becomes king
John is named the king due to the fact that his brother has died. -
Oct 24, 1209
Excommunication
Pope Innocent III excommunicates King John because he rejected the Pope's new archbishop. -
Jun 15, 1215
Signing of the Magna Carta
King John is forced to sign the Magna Carta by the barons. -
Jun 23, 1215
First Barons War
King John tried to go back on his word after he already signed the Magna Carta, but it angered the barons and they decided to declare war on him. -
Oct 19, 1216
Death of King John of England
