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John of England


 

John (December 24, 1167October 18/19, 1216) reigned as King of England from April 6, 1199, until his death. He succeeded to the throne as the younger brother of King Richard I (known as "Richard the Lionheart"). John acquired the nicknames of "Lackland" and "Soft-sword".

References

King John, by W.L. Warren ISBN 0520036433

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The Feudal Kingdom of England 1042-1216 by Frank Barlow ISBN 0582495040

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