King John // Scotland, Ireland & Wales Flashcards
How did William the Lion use his release from the Treaty of Falaise after Richard’s death?
He made advances on Cumbria and Northumbria.
When did William the Lion pay homage to John for his English Territories?
1200
When was peace maintained until after William payed homage?
1209
What were John’s concerns regarding William the Lion after 1209?
He was worried that William the Lion was scheming with Philip II because there were rumours Philip wanted to marry one of William’s daughters.
How did John respond to his suspicions regarding William the Lion?
He gathered an army and marched to the Scottish border.
What was the Treaty of Norham?
It surrendered William’s daughters to John; one of them to marry his eldest son.
When was the second treaty agreed between John and William the Lion and why did it secure?
1212; announcing John’s daughter Joan would marry William’s heir.
What did John allow William in the year 1212?
A mercenary force to deal with the rebel Guthred MacWilliam.
Since what year had John been Lord of Ireland?
1185
When did John appoint Meiler FitzHenry as chief Justiciar in Ireland?
1200
Why did John replace FitzHenry with John de Gray as Chief Justiciar?
Meiler FitzHenry was unsuccessful in limiting the power of Anglo-Norman barons.
When did John de Gray become chief justiciar in Ireland?
Autumn 1208
Why did John raise a fleet of 700 ships against Ireland in 1210?
William de Braose had fled to Ireland.
Was the 1210 invasion of Ireland successful?
Yes; John swiftly punished barons habouring fugitives and gained the submission of native Irish rulers.
Who controlled the south of wales at this point?
Anglo-Norman Lords.
Why was John concerned with the control of the centre and north of wales?
It was more chaotic.
What possession did John have in wales?
Glamorgan, secured in his previous marriage.
Who’s authority did John want to build up in Ireland?
William Marshal & William de Braose.
How did John use the division between dynasty to his advantage?
He played of Prince Lywelyn with Prince Gwenwynwyn.
How did John forge an understanding with Princes Lywelyn and Gwenwynwyn?
Via. the marriage of his illegitimate daughter Joan.
What event upset the balance in wales?
The downfall of william de braose in 1208.
How did John immediately react to the downfall of William de Braose in 1208?
He seized his possessions and captured Gwenwynwyn of Powys leaving Lywelyn with an opportunity to expand his authority.
How did John respond to his concern that Lywelyn had growing power?
He invaded Gwynedd in 1211
What terms did Lywelyn offer John in 1211?
Hostages, cattle and territory.
