John, king of England

John, 1167–1216, king of England (1199–1216), son of Henry II and Eleanor of Aquitaine.

Sections in this article:

• Introduction
• Character and Influence
• The Magna Carta
• Early Conflicts
• Under Richard I
• Early Life
• Bibliography

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