John wanted to ensure his own candidate as Archbishop of Cantebury Flashcards
Who did Hubert Walter support in 1205 regarding the French invasion?
William Marshal
What did William Marshal recommend regarding the French invasion?
For the France invasion to be called off
What did Hubert Walter do to insinuate he viewed himself as equals with (or better than) John?
He boasted that he was richer than John (eg. he gives better clothes to the paupers than John)
How did John say in regards to Hubert Walter’s death in 1205?
“…for the first time I can truly be King of England” because Walter would always challenge his authority
Where did John go to persuade the monks to elect his candidate for the new Archbishop of Canterbury?
Canterbury
Why did John go to Canterbury after Hubert Walter’s death in 1205?
To persuade the monks to elect John de Gray as Archbishop of Cantebury
Who did John want to elect as the new Archbishop of Canterbury?
John de Gray
Why did John defer the Archbishop of Canterbury elections?
The monks were reluctant to vote for John de Gray, and the monks wanted the right to be involved in the election
When did John defer the Archbishop of Canterbury election to?
November 1205
