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John (24 December 1166 – 19 October 1216) was King of England from 1199 until his death in 1216. He lost the Duchy of Normandy and most of his other French lands to King Philip II of France, resulting in the collapse of the Angevin Empire and contributing to the subsequent growth in power of the French Capetian dynasty during the 13th century.
The line of succession to the Scottish throne was governed by the Claim of Right Act 1689: Princess Anne of Denmark (born 1665), sister of the king's late wife; Upon his death, the throne passed to the first person in line, who became Queen Anne. The succession continued with the monarchs of Great Britain.
John "Lackland" proclaimed king No recognised heir 1199–1207 John: Henry of Winchester: Heir apparent Son 1 October 1207 Born 28 October 1216 Became king Richard, Earl of Cornwall: Heir presumptive Brother 28 October 1216 Brother became king 17 June 1239 Son born to king Henry III: Edward "Longshanks", Lord of Chester: Heir apparent Son 17 ...
The standard title for monarchs from Æthelstan until John was "King of the English". In 1016 Cnut the Great, a Dane, was the first to call himself "King of England". In the Norman period "King of the English" remained standard, with occasional use of "King of England" or Rex Anglie. From John's reign onwards all other titles were eschewed in ...
John (John Lackland) Reign: May 27, 1199 - Oct. 19, 1216 (17 years, 146 days) King John famously had a cynical outlook and a wry sense of humor. He often wore gaudy and expensive clothing, which ...
James asserted that hereditary right was superior to statutory provision and, as King of Scotland, was powerful enough to deter any rival. He reigned as James I of England and Ireland, thus effecting the Union of the Crowns, although England and Scotland remained separate sovereign states until 1707. His succession was rapidly ratified by ...
Henry II, King of England 1133–1189: Geoffrey, Count of Nantes 1134–1158: William FitzEmpress 1136–1164: Henry the Young King 1155–1183: Richard I, King of England 1157–1199: Geoffrey II, Duke of Brittany 1158–1186: John, King of England 1167–1216: Arthur I, Duke of Brittany 1187–1203: Henry III, King of England 1207–1272 ...
Queen Elizabeth II is the longest-reigning monarch of the United Kingdom—2022 marks 70 years since her ascension to the throne. Next in line on the royal family tree is Prince Charles, her son ...