Important People Flashcards
Who was King Richard I? (2)
Richard was King of England between 1189-1199.
He is the most well known for going on the Third Crusade?
Who was King John (2)
John was King of England between 1199-1216.
He is the most well know for signing the Magna Carta in 1215.
Who was King Henry II? (2)
The father of King Richard and King John.
He died in 1189.
Who was Eleanor of Aquitaine? (2)
The mother of Richard and John.
Eleanor was a powerful lady who owned a lot of land in France.
Who was King Philip II of France? (2)
The King of France between 1180-1223.
He started going on a Crusade with King Richard and battled with King John over land in France.
Who was William Marshal? (2)
A very important Baron.
He supported Richard in becoming King.
Who was Pope Gregory VIII?
He was responsible for calling the third crusade in 1187.
Who was Stephen Langton?
He was elected as Archbishop of Canterbury in 1205 by Pope Innocent III against John’s wishes.
Who was Pope Innocent III?
He was responsible for putting England in an interdict and excommunication of King John.
