Richard and John- John taking the crown Flashcards
When was John crowned?
27th May 1199
Why was John next in line?
Fourth and only surviving son of Henry II, favourite son of Henry II, acknowledged as heir by Richard, supported by mother Eleanor
How did John gain power?
Supported by English and Norman barons, gained the support of the Count of Angouleme by marrying his daughter Isabelle, made peace with the Treaty of Le Goulet in 1200.
What opposition was there to John gaining power?.
The Barons of Anjou, Maine, Touraine and Phillip II supported Arthur
What was the treaty of Le Goulet
Phillip recognised John as king, John gave some land in Normandy to Phillip, Arthur remained the duke of Brittany but paid homage, John paid fine to Phillip for inheriting land and also paid homage.
When did Arthur disappear?
August 1202
Why was England ruled by justiciers under Richard?
He wasn’t in the country very often, only spent 6 months in his 10 year reign in England
When did John replace Longchamp with Hubert Walter?
1191
When was Richard captured?
1191
When did John pay homage to Phillip and attempt to claim the throne?
1193
When did Richard return to England and attempt to take control?
1194
Who was Hubert Walter
Justicier under Richard, improved the justice system
When did John rule England
199-1216
Positives in John’s rule?
John was interested in governing, he kept efficient records, and could be generous.
Negatives in John’s rule
Increased taxes, replaced advisers with inexperienced and exploitative ‘new men’, dispute with the pope worried churchmen, applied the law to benefit himself and took over the justice system
