John as king (Edexcel GCSE History): Flashcards
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When did John become king?
When did John become king?
1199
When was John born?
When was John born?
1167
Why was John called 'Lackland'?
Why was John called 'Lackland'?
Youngest son, no inheritance from Henry II
Why was John called 'Softsword'?
Why was John called 'Softsword'?
Seen as less militarily capable than Richard
When did Richard I die?
When did Richard I die?
6 April 1199
When was John crowned king?
When was John crowned king?
27 May 1199
When was Treaty of Le Goulet signed?
When was Treaty of Le Goulet signed?
May 1200
What did Treaty of Le Goulet give John?
What did Treaty of Le Goulet give John?
Recognition as king of Angevin Empire
What did John give up in Treaty of Le Goulet?
What did John give up in Treaty of Le Goulet?
Land in Normandy, homage, and fine for French lands
When was Prince Arthur captured?
When was Prince Arthur captured?
August 1202
Where was Prince Arthur captured?
Where was Prince Arthur captured?
Mirebeau
What effect did Arthur's disappearance have?
What effect did Arthur's disappearance have?
Damaged reputation, supporters abandoned him
What did John lose 1202-1204?
What did John lose 1202-1204?
Most French territories including Normandy
Who were John's parents?
Who were John's parents?
Henry II and Eleanor of Aquitaine