Both Contenders to the Throne Flashcards
Who did John send to England to rally the support of the barons?
William Marshal and Hubert Walter
What 2 castles did John take control of?
Chinon and Loches.
What did John’s control over Chinon and Loches Castle mean?
It meant that he had control over the crucial Loire Valley which was at the heart of the empire
Which 4 places supported Arthur in April 1199?
Marine, Touraine, Anjou and Brittany
When did Arthur pay homage to Philip?
April 1199
Where did Philip attack from?
The East - Le Mans and Tours
Where did Arthur attack from?
The West - Anjou
Why did Philip attack from the East and Arthur from the West?
To split the Empire in half and get John to fight on 2 fronts
Where was John rejected from?
Le Mans, they had accepted Arthur as overlord
Where did John flee to, what happened when he got there and the date?
Normandy. Crowned as Duke of Normandy and received homage from Norman barons. April 1199
What hapenned after John reached Normandy?
He was crowned as Duke of Normandy and received homage from Norman barons
When was John consecrated as Duke of Normandy?
April 1199
Who was John Senenschal of Anjou?
Aimery de Thouars
Which town did John destroy as punishment for rejecting him?
Le Mans
