King John & the Loss of Normandy Flashcards
Explain Arthur of Brittany’s claim to the throne?
As Geoffrey’s son, he had a claim to the Angevin throne to as similar strength as John’s claim.
When had Richard previously acknowledged Arthur of Brittany as his heir?
August 1190
Who backed Arthur of Brittany in his claims to the throne?
Barons of Anjou, Maine & Touraine.
Who did Arthur seek protection from after John’s succession?
Philip II of France.
When was the Treaty of Le Gloulet?
1200
What was the Treaty of Le Goulet?
Philip formally acknowledged John as Richard’s heir and agreed that Arthur held Brittany from John.
In return Philip kept some Norman territories and recieved 20,000 marks.
This also forbid John from having alliances with French Princes.
When did John marry Isabella, heiress to the Aquitainian province of Angouleme?
24th August 1200
Why did John’s marriage to Isabella spark problems?
She was promised Hugh le Brun which sparked outrage among the Lusignan family.
Why did the Lusignan revolt lead to Philip’s involvement?
When they appealed to John he refused them and told them to appeal to Philip,
as feudal overlord, Philip has right to intervene.
What did John do in 1201?
He charged the Lusignans with treason, giving Philip reason to interfere.
How did John react to being summoned to Paris in 1202?
he failed to appear.
What did Philip do after John’s failure to appear in Paris 1202?
He labelled John as a contumacious vassal and declared John’s territories a forfeit.
What was to happen to John’s territories after 1202?
Normandy was to be seized and all other french territories handed over to Arthur of Brittany.
Where did John capture Arthur’s army?
At Mirebeau Castle
What 2 mistakes did John make after capturing Arthur?
He failed to accept the Council of William de Roches
22 of the prisoners were starved to death alienating their families against John.
