John Faced Challenges to Claim To The Angevin Inheritance Flashcards
1
Q
When was the Treaty of Messina and what did it declare?
A
1191 - Declared Arthur as heir
2
Q
Who did Richard declare his heir on his deathbed?
A
John
3
Q
What was John’s advantage over Arthur?
A
Age. John was 33. Arthur 12
4
Q
What circumstances did William the Breton say John was in?
A
He inherited ‘under the most inauspicious circumstances’
5
Q
How did Richard die?
A
Infected crossbow wound whilst trying to recapture Chalus Castle from Count of Angouleme
6
Q
When did Richard I die?
A
April 1199
7
Q
What treaty declared Arthur as Richard I’s heir?
A
Treaty of Messina - 1191
