John Secures a Truce, Builds Up his Fores and Gains Upper Hand Flashcards
When was John crowned King of England?
May 1199
What did John do when he arrived back at Normandy after being crowned King of England?
Drove Philip’s troop back from the Evreux region in June 1199
What clever and cunning thing did Eleanor of Aquitaine do and why?
Paid Homage to Philip so that he could not attack Aquitaine.
When did Eleanor of Aquitaine pay homage to Philip?
July 1199
Why did fighting continue between John and Philip in August 1199 despite possibility of permanent truce?
John did not want to pay homage to Philip nor give Anjou, Maine and Touraine to Arthur, so he rejected the truce
How did Eleanor of Aquitaine help her son John try defeat Philip?
She sent experienced mercaneries (led by Mercadier) to regain Anjou in the North. Whilst John led and army from the South
What did Philip do to cause William de Roches switch sides to John?
He destroyed the Castle Ballon (which he aimed to claim) and then John gave him the title of Senenschal of Anjou (replace Aimery de Thouars)
When were Arthur and his mother, Constance delivered to John by William de Roches?
September 1199
How where Arthur and Constance freed from captivity?
Aimery de Thouars freed them for revenge against John for giving his role as Seneschal of Anjou to William de Roches. Switch sides to Philip
What did Gervase of Canterbury say despite people calling John a Softsword for not carrying on fighting even whilst having an upper hand?
He believes that after constant conflicts of Richard and Henry the second this was the right thing to do
