Key dates Flashcards
What did Richard do in 1187?
He agreed to go on a crusade before he’s even king
When does Richard become king?
1189, he leaves on a crusade 3 months later
When do the pogroms in England take place?
1190, when Richard is on a crusade
What happened in 1192?
Richard failed to capture jerusalem, he is kidnapped by the duke of Austria and held ransom
When does Richard return to England after being held prisoner?
1194, 3 months later he goes to take back lost land in Normandy
What happened in 1196?
Richard takes back most of the land he lost to his uncle Philip II, mainly due to him building Chateau Gaillard
When does Richard die?
1199, John becomes king
What happened in 1204?
John loses normandy, his barons therefore lose respect for him
When does John begin an argument with the pope?
1205, over who should be the Archbishop of Canterbury
What happened in 1208?
The pope puts an interdict on England
What happened in 1209?
John is excommunicated by the pope
When do the barons plot against John?
1212, John calms the plot down
What happened in 1213?
John makes up with the pope as he is scared of his barons and the threat of invasion from Philip II
When was the Battle of Bouvines?
1214
How much did the battle of Bouvines cost John?
£135,000, this was a huge amount, seeing as Richard spent £12,000 on Château Gaillard
