John's marriage To Isabelle of Angouleme restarted the war with Philip in April 1202 Flashcards
What did John do to assert his authority in France?
He toured lands of Anjou, Maine, Touraine and Poitou from June until August 1200
What was declared in 1200 about John’s marriage to Isabella of Gloucester and why?
French bishops declared their marriage was void due to Isabelle and John being cousins - too closely related
Name 1 reasons why John wanted to marry Isabelle of Angouleme?
Strategic location - it would give him possession of Angouleme which controlled trade routes from Poitou
Name a 2nd reason why John wanted to marry Isabelle of Angouleme?
It would turn John’s enemy, Count of Angouleme, into a key ally
Name a 3rd reason why John wanted to marry Isabelle of Angouleme?
It would stop Hugh Le Brun from marrying her.
What would Hugh Le Brun (Lord Lusignian and Count of La Marche) marrying Isabelle mean for him?
It would give him control of a large block of land - the connection between Aquitaine and Normandy.
When does John and Isabelle marry?
August 1200
Where and when was Isabelle crowned Queen?
October 1200 Westminster Abbey
Why was John perceived as an absolute idiot?
Because he was provoking the Lusignians in La Marche and his brother the Count of Eu in Normandy.
Why was John failing as a vassal/Overlord?
He was ignoring the complaints of the Lusignians until Philip forced him to answer them
What did the Lusignians do after their rejection by John?
They appealed to Philip
How did John respond to Philip summoning him in Easter 1202?
He said he was not coming
When did Philip summon John to Paris to answer charges?
April 1202 (Easter)
What did Philip call John after he refused to go to Paris in April 1202?
A ‘contumacious vassal’ and forfeited his lands in France
How long was John’s tour after the Treaty of Le Goulet?
2 months (June - August 1200)
