John (24 December 1166 – 18/19 October 1216), also known as John Lackland (French: Jean Sansterre), was King of England from 6 April 1199 until his death. During John's reign, England lost the duchy of Normandy to King Philip II of France, which resulted in the collapse of most of the Angevin Empire and contributed to the subsequent growth in power of the Capetian dynasty during the 13th century. The baronial revolt at the end of John's reign led...
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Date of birth:
- Dec 24, 1166
Date of death:
- Oct 19, 1216 (age 49 years)
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Also known as:
- John, King of England,
- Jean Sans Terre,
- John Softsword,
- John Lackland
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