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He fought in the crusades (holy wars), but as his brother Richard is more famous when it comes to fighting in holy wars, this cant be recognised as important.
What is important, but also significant to us, is his signing of the Magna Carta, a document with reduces the political power of the monarchy, and forming a powerful parliament. This is more impoertant, as our system today wouldn't be as it is without the signing.
He is also recognised as Bad King John, due to extreme taxation to his Barons, thus subjecting the public into some form of poverty. In addition to this, he has no record of winning any major battles, and lost lands to philippe of France, thus causing the taxation on his borans in an attempt to reclaim them. Additionally, his reputation is proceeded by his attempts to overthrow his brother, Richard the lion heart.
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What events happened during King John's life?
- King John took over some French towns and states so the French fought and succeeded so they got them back - King John upset an important French baron family by wanting to marry Isabella, the families' 12 year old daughter. - King John joined a force against his father and he came less and less popular as King.
Why is King John important?
Hes important because he signed the magna carta
Why is king John school called king John school?
Because king john was a famous hunter and he hunted the woods by where king john stands now so when they built the school they named it after him.
What did John Adams do that is so important?
John Adams is so important because he signed the Declaration of Independence.
What happened to King John in 1209?
King John was excommunicated by the church [The Pope] in 1209.Excommunicatedmeans the you have done something bad [so can't go to heaven] so is sent to hell.
Who king John?
who is king john
What did King John do to make him a bad king?
Well he stopped Catholics going to there holy church so Guy Folks tried to bomb the houses of Parliament when King John was inside!
Why is the heidlberg castle so important?
it protect the king
Which document signed by King John in 1215 was important for the United states government?
The Manga Carta
Why was King Charles the first so important?
Because he was King of England also he was a human.
When was King John on the throne?
King John of England got on the throne in 1199 when his brother (Richard I) died, and King John Died in 1216 so he had been on the throne for 17 years
Was King John clever?
Was king John clever
