John Plantagenet

John Plantagenet

Duke of Normandy

★ 1166 · Beaumont Palace ✦ ✝ 1216 · Newark Castle

Life

  1. 1166Born · Beaumont Palace
  2. 1199Lord of Ireland
  3. 1199monarch of England
  4. 1216Died · Newark Castle
  5. —count of Anjou
  6. —Duke of Normandy

Their story

John, fifth son of Henry II and Eleanor of Aquitaine, was born at Beaumont Palace in 1166. A member of the House of Plantagenet, he ascended the English throne in 1199. His reign was marked by significant political and military challenges, including conflicts with the King of France, Philip II, and widespread dissent among his barons. These struggles ultimately led to the sealing of Magna Carta in 1215, a landmark document in the development of English law and constitutional government. John also held the title of Lord Warden of the Cinque Ports. He died at Newark Castle in 1216, leaving a complex and enduring legacy.

Family

Parents: Henry II of England Plantagenet

Children: Isabella of England Plantagenet, Joan of England Plantagenet, Eleanor of Leicester Plantagenet, Joan Plantagenet, Henry III of England Plantagenet, Richard of Cornwall Plantagenet, Richard FitzRoy Plantagenet

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