King John: A Tyrant In The High Middle Ages

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King John, also known as John Lackland, was born in December 24, 1167 and belonged in the High Middle Ages. He was the youngest son of King Henry II and Eleanor of Aquitaine. They had eight sons together. When King II assigned provinces to his sons, King John received no share, which is why people in England stared to refer him as John Lackland. King Henry II died then his older brother, King Richard inherited the kingdom. Not long after he mysteriously died then King John inherited the throne. King John became the cruellest king in history. The barons Rebelled against him demanding him to sign the Magna Carta.

King John was also known as the biggest tyrant in the High Middle Ages. Due to his bad temper and very cruel ways, he was not popular

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