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John, King of England

1166–1216 · 12th century · Also known as John Lackland, King John, John of England

John, King of England from 1199, was the youngest son of Henry II. He lost Normandy, Anjou, Maine and Poitou to Philip II of France from 1204, breaking up the Angevin Empire, though the Channel Islands stayed loyal. As Lord of Ireland he extended royal power there, creating the earldom of Ulster. His barons forced him to grant Magna Carta in 1215.

John, King of England
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County of PoitouCounty of AngoulêmeCounty of La MarcheCounty of ÉvreuxLordship of GallowayAngevin EmpireLordship of IrelandLordship of MeathAlderneyBailiwick of JerseyBailiwick of GuernseyEarldom of Ulsterand 1 more

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