Person    | Male  Born 24/12/1166  Died 19/10/1216

King John

Categories: Royalty

Born Oxford, youngest son of Henry II, succeeding on the death of his brother Richard I. Reigned as King of England 6 April 1199 until his death. Succeeded by his son, Henry III.

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King John

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King John mosaic

The translation is provided by our language consultant, David Hopkins. He po...

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Magna Carta fountain

Interesting that no artist is named for this sculpture. As far as we can tel...

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Magna Carta pier - north

In these meads on 15th June 1215 King John, at the instance of deputies from ...

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Magna Carta pier - south

In these meads on 15th June 1215 King John, at the instance of deputies from ...

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Sealing of the Magna Carta - Egham

Is there a verb "to sculpture"? The tableau panels, the "achievements of the...

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Kensington Gardens

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W1, Hyde Park corner

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