King John the Tyrannical Ruler

How was he described as?

petulant, unstable, spoilt, cruel, and a Plantagenet rage

What were two major implications of his reign?

1. Lack of land made him determined to gain more power and territory, which led to conflicts with nobles and France.

2. Loss of support and respect: The nickname symbolized weakness and legitimacy, causing many nobles to doubt his authority, eventually leading to rebellions and the creation of the Magna Carta

How did his marriage to Isabella of Angouleme impact his rule?

the Lusigan family rebelled against John. Still, he quickly crushed the rebellion as the family fled to King Phillip of France for support.

What was the Magna Carta

chartered 63 clauses, which included limiting taxation without representation, providing everyone with the right to a fair trial, and setting guarantees on the liberties of the church. Made everybody answerable to the law of the land. King John sealed the charter in royal wax, which was customary at the time.

How were the people of England affected by the interdict from Pope Innocent III

religious services were suspended, strained relations with the papacy, and many other issues.

How did King John humiliate himself at the Battle of Bouvines?

he failed to win French lands, making him go bankrupt. This was one of the reasons behind his loss of territories in France.

What was his relationship with the Barons like?

King John’s relationship with the Barons was at an all time low. He refused to provide their military service and had a planned attack to try and win some French lands back.

What battles was he apart of?

Battle of Mirebeau, where he captured his nephew Arthur and rebel barons, and the siege of Rochester during the barons' revolt. His biggest failure was the Battle of Vabines, which cost him most of his French lands. These losses weakened his reign, forcing him to raise taxes, and made the Barons angry

How is he viewed in Robin Hood

King John is shown as a greedy, cruel person who oppresses the people while his brother Richard is away. This shows that his reputation became bad and unjust, making him remembered for horrible actions instead of good leadership.

What were his financial strategies?

raising money through heavy taxes and new fees that were described as the greatest financial exploitation since the Norman Conquest. These policies funded wars but made him unpopular with the Barons, who felt overtaxed and mistreated, leading to their rebellious acts. This pressured John to sign the Magna Carta.