John's Reaction to the Appointment of Langton Flashcards
1
Q
When was Langton elected?
A
December 1206
2
Q
How long had Innocent spent trying to persuade John to accept the election?
A
6 months
3
Q
What did Reginald of Cornhill and a household knight do? (2 points)
A
They entered the monastery with their swords drawn and a force of soldiers
Ordered 64 monks to leave England
4
Q
What did Innocent do in August 1207?
A
He wrote to 3 bishops (London, Ely and Worcester) urging them to persuade John to accept Langton as Archbishop of Canterbury
5
Q
What did he say he would do if John refused?
A
He would place England under an interdict
