The historical King John (1166-1216) is one of the most maligned rulers in European history. When he was crowned king in 1199 (following his brother Richard the Lionheart’s death), large factions of England and France did not recognize his claim to the throne. Instead, they backed Prince Arthur, the son of John’s older (and deceased) brother Geoffrey. To strengthen his rule over England and parts of France, John annulled his marriage to Isabella of Gloucester and married Isabella of Angoulême. This action sparked conflicts with powerful French families as well as the church.
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