David Dropping Period 5/6 KING JOHN David Dropping Period 5/6

Birth/Childhood Born on Christmas eve of 1167 Born at Beaumont Palace, England Youngest son of Henry II Mother was Eleanor Aquitaine Had three brothers Brothers overshadowed him One brother was Richard I Favored by his father Would receive no land Got the nickname of “Lackland”

Early Life What was Johns teenage life like? Expected no inheritance Older brothers became involved in rebellions against king Henry Mother was imprisoned by Henry in 1173 had an arranged wedding with Alais daughter of Humbert III Then was given inheritance now his father would give him castles in Normandy John’s wife to be died before their wedding Became ruler of Ireland The people began to despise him After 8 months left

King John What was he like and what did he do? A King from England Not a pleasant man Promises never bothered him Promised anything for money then would break it He would steal from people Put innocent people in jail Put a man in jail to take his horse Rumor states he killed his nephew Took power of the monastery Made every one leave

Heir to the throne How did john receive the throne? When King Richard died John was welcomed back into England John was crowned the king on the 27th of may Some wanted the son of Geoffrey to be the heir Some wanted his nephew Arthur to be the heir Arthur fought his uncle for the throne The war between them upset the barons John was summoned to the French Court There he was questioned about the war Was able to keep the throne

King Richard What was his famous brother like? King John had three brothers One of his brothers was Richard the 1 Was also called King Richard the Lion heart Born on September 8th 1157 Born at Oxford, England The third son of King Henry Ruled from 1189 to1199 Died 6th of April 1199 Died in war Buried in France

Father What did King John’s father do? King Johns father was King Henry II Born March 5th 1133 Married Eleanor at age of 19 1150-duke of Normandy 1151-count of Anjou 1152-duke of Aquitaine 1154-king of England Had four sons Richard I drove Henry from the throne Died 6th of July 1189

John’s Castle What was John’s castle like? King John had a large castle Built between 1200 and 1210 Located in Limerick, Ireland Next to the river Shannon Walls were damaged in a siege for Limerick Repaired and extended many times Has massive corner towers Originally a Viking camp King John never set foot in his own castle Still stands today

Magna Carta What led to the Magna carta? The Archbishop died on the 13th of April 1205 John then took his place Banished all the monks Kept all the wealth from the monastery Also arrested two Nobles Raised the taxes The Nobles were angered The Nobles gathered Brought the king to Runnymede Made John sign the Magna Carta

Death How did John die? When the French attacked John retreated King John took a route around But his baggage train went strait through and was lost That dwelt John a major blow The loss effected his health and state of mind Started to move from place to place Until his last stop at Newark castle He died on the 18th of October 1216 He was buried at Worcester Cathedral He was succeeded by his son

Legacy How did people view him after he died? King John was one of the most disastrous rulers in history With military defeats Civil wars occurring Lost approval of the barons Almost being forced out of power And made him sign the Magna Carta Yet some viewed him as an efficient ruler Construction of medieval London Bridge Always well informed Often served in the court

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Quiz Answer questions 1-10 as TRUE or FALSE King John was born on Christmas Eve.________ John’s mother was imprisoned by his father.________ King John was a king from France.________ John was crowned King at the age of 7.________ One of Johns brothers was Richard 1.________ King Johns father was Henry the II.________ King John never left his castle._______ John was forced to seal the Magna Carta._______ John took a different route to retreat when the French attacked._______ John never suffered from military defeats._______

True False false