The problem of sucession

Who John entrusted his kingdom to in his will

13 Barons who would restore calm over England

The most important Baron in England when John died

William Marshall

What was William Marshall asked to do in John's will?

Care for Henry and rule England until Henry was old enough to

Reason why William Marshall cared for Henry II

He was loyal to the Angevin empire and was a shrewd politician

Where Henry II crowned and why

Gloucester - Westminster held by rebel Barons

Why Henry II crowned quickly

To prevent rebel barons from crowning Louis

Why Louis good candidate for king

• adult

• warrior

• had kingdom of France

Why Henry paid homage to the pope

Put England under control of the church and undermined the rebels

Powers of protector

Take charge of government finances and campaigns against the rebels

Papal legate

Represented the Pope who could act on behalf of the pope

Had superior authority in England but never undermined Marshall

How papal legate strengthened the King’s side

No -one could go against the crown and crown Louis

What was reissued under Marshall

revised Magna carta

Issues Marshall had to deal with

• No money → no taxes during war

• Scottish and Welsh seized territory

By 1217, what had Marshall succeeded in doing

Taking back key areas e.g. Lincoln and London, prince Louis back in France