king john Flashcards
learn about the bad things king john did
Who was John’s big rival when he became King?
Prince Arthur of Brittany.
What happened to Prince Arthur when John was in France trying to win back land he had lost?
He was murdered and his body tied to a stone before being thrown into the River Seine.
How did John upset people in his own country?
He raised taxes to fund a failing war with France- one tax was increased by 300%
John also spent lots of money on himself, including a £700 golden robe for Christmas!
How did John upset Pope Innocent III?
He refused to accept his choice for Archbishop of Canterbury.
How did John force his own Barons to rebel against him
He kept raising taxes, ignoring their advice and punishing them very unfairly.
What were the circumstances of John’s death?
He caught dysentery from getting stuck in marsh land in Norfolk. He allegedly lost the crown jewels too, while crossing the marshland!
