John's Actions Lose Support And Control Of Maine, Touraine And Poitou Flashcards
Who were angry because of Arthur’s murder and fought against John?
Breton and Potevin nobility
Who did John replace the Norman Senenschal of Normandy with?
English Baron William Le Gros.
Why was William Le Gros widely unpopular?
Because he was loyal, ruthless, and after as much money as possible for John.
Who did John move to Normandy?
Lupescar - John’s mercenary commander
Why was Lupescar largely unpopular in Normandy, and caused the Norman barons to hate John?
Lupescar would prey on civilians. He stole from Normandy as if he was an enemy of Normandy
Which leading Norman baron defected over to Philip’s side and what castle did he surrender?
Hugh de Gournay. He gave up Montfort Castle and let in French troops at night.
When and where was John’s wife (Isabella of Angouleme) almost captured?
January 1203 at Chinon Castle
Who defected over to Philip’s side immediately after John had dinner with him?
Count of Alencon
What did John do after he found out that the Count of Alencon defected over to the French despite his wife’s kidnapping?
He stopped his large rescue and in Le Mans out of fear, so mercenaries had to rescue her.
