Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03

John I Biography and Timeline

Follow John I through 10 dated historical records for England.

John I, historical timeline

A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.

10Distinct records
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1213–1214Years on this page

1213

English Naval Intervention at Damme

King · Flanders · Warfare / England War

John's allies support action against Philip II's fleet, helping prevent a French seizure of Flanders.

Role range: 1199-1216

1214

Battle of Bouvines

King · Bouvines · Warfare / England War

Philip II defeats the combined forces under Otto IV & the English. Philip II becomes ruler of north France & Flanders after defeating John

Role range: 1199-1216

Battle of Bouvines

King · Flanders · Warfare / England War

Philip II defeats John at Bouvines to gain control of Flanders

Role range: 1199-1216

Bouvines Alliance Strategy Fails

King · Flanders · Warfare / England War

John's coalition strategy collapses after Philip II defeats the northern allied army at Bouvines.

Role range: 1199-1216

Rule of Flanders

King · Bouvines · Warfare / England War

Philip II becomes ruler of north France & Flanders after defeating John

Role range: 1199-1216

Rule of Flanders

King · Flanders · Warfare / England War

Under the Treaty of Bouvines France gains Flanders & wins the Imperial crown for Frederick II

Role range: 1199-1216

Rule of France

King · Bouvines · Warfare / England War

Under the treay of Bouvines John I is forced to give up his claims to northern France. Philip II becomes ruler of north France & Flanders after defeating John

Role range: 1199-1216

Treaty of Bouvines

King · Bouvines · Warfare / England War

Under the treay of Bouvines John I is forced to give up his claims to northern France. Under the Treaty of Bouvines France gains Flanders & wins the Imperial crown for Frederick II

Role range: 1199-1216

Charter

King · London · House / House of Plantagenet

On return to England the Barons demand a charter of liberties

Role range: 1199-1216

Invasion of France

King · Isle of Wight · Warfare / England War

King John arrives at Yarmouth & organizes the invasion of France

Role range: 1199-1216

Records, sources and methodology

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