Siege of Mirabeau
John raises a siege & rescues his mother Queen Eleanor
Role range: 1199-1216
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John Biography and Timeline — Page 2
Follow John through 159 dated historical records for England.
John, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
159Distinct records
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1202–1205Years on this page
1202
Assassination of Arthur of Brittany
After the Battle of Mirabeau rumour circulates that, drunk & possessed, John had slain Arthur & thrown his body into the Seine
Role range: 1199-1216
Battle of Mirabeau
Ignores the pleas of William & Aimeri, & treats his captives cruelly by ensuring 22 noblemen die in harsh conditions. After the Battle of Mirabeau rumour circulates that, drunk & possessed, John had slain Arthur & thrown his body into the Seine
Role range: 1199-1216
Capture of Angers
Follows up his victory at Mirabeau by occupying Tours, Angers & Le Mans
Role range: 1199-1216
Capture of Le Mans
Follows up his victory at Mirabeau by occupying Tours, Angers & Le Mans
Role range: 1199-1216
Capture of Tours
Follows up his victory at Mirabeau by occupying Tours, Angers & Le Mans
Role range: 1199-1216
Invasion of France
Sets up headquarters in Le Mans to defend Normandy & Aquitaine
Role range: 1199-1216
Invasion of France
Follows up his victory at Mirabeau by occupying Tours, Angers & Le Mans
Role range: 1199-1216
Succession
Succeeds as Count of Angouleme
Role range: 1199-1216
Trial
Sentenced to have all of his French Crown lands forfeited. Philip demands Johns a trial in Paris for his treatment of the Lusignan brothers. John refuses to stand trial before Philip II. John is tried in his absence
Role range: 1199-1216
Capture of Arques
Philip captures the castles of Boutevant, Gournai & Arques
Role range: 1199-1216
Capture of Boutevant
Philip captures the castles of Boutevant, Gournai & Arques
Role range: 1199-1216
Capture of Gournai
Philip captures the castles of Boutevant, Gournai & Arques
Role range: 1199-1216
Invasion of Normandy
After Johns trial Philip invades Normandy
Role range: 1199-1216
Siege of Gournai
Philip captures the castles of Boutevant, Gournai & Arques
Role range: 1199-1216
Trial
After Johns trial Philip invades Normandy
Role range: 1199-1216
Treason
Charges the Lusignans with treason, they appeal to Philip II who confronts John
Role range: 1199-1216
1203
Assassination of Arthur of Brittany
John has Arthur of Brittany killed to prevent Arthur from claiming the English throne
Role range: 1199-1216
Siege of Rouen
John has Arthur of Brittany killed to prevent Arthur from claiming the English throne
Role range: 1199-1216
Result of Surrender of King John
John returns to England seeking baronial support after yielding to the French.
Role range: 1199-1216
Surrender of King John
Surrenders to the French in & returns to England to seek the support of the Barons
Role range: 1199-1216
Dol Cathedral
John stays in Dol for a year & rebuilds a Gothic cathedral. John lays siege to Dol in Brittany razes it to the ground & burns its Cathedral
Role range: 1199-1216
Invasion of Brittany
John lays siege to Dol in Brittany razes it to the ground & burns its Cathedral
Role range: 1199-1216
Rebellion of Brittany
Brittany rebels against John
Role range: 1199-1216
Siege of Dol
Stays in Dol for a year & rebuilds a gothic cathedral. John lays siege to Dol in Brittany razes it to the ground & burns its Cathedral
Role range: 1199-1216
Siege of Gaillard
Philip I besieges Chateau-Gaillard, the fortress built by Richard I to protect Rouen
Role range: 1199-1216
Siege of Rouen
Philip I besieges Chateau-Gaillard, the fortress built by Richard I to protect Rouen
Role range: 1199-1216
Rebellion of Brittany
Brittany rebels against John
Role range: 1199-1216
1204
Council of Barons
Summons a Council who raise enough money to launch another campaign in Normandy
Role range: 1199-1216
Invasion of Normandy
Summons a Council who raise enough money to launch another campaign in Normandy
Role range: 1199-1216
Capture of Rouen
Normandy is finally lost to France after Philip II takes its capital Rouen
Role range: 1199-1216
Rule of Channel Islands
John is left with just the Channel Islands after his other French possessions are lost
Role range: 1199-1216
Rule of France
John is left with just the Channel Islands after his other French possessions are lost
Role range: 1199-1216
Rule of Normandy
Normandy is finally lost to France after Philip II takes its capital Rouen
Role range: 1199-1216
Siege of Rouen
Normandy is finally lost to France after Philip II takes its capital Rouen
Role range: 1199-1216
Election
Forces the election of Bishop Gray of Norwich
Role range: 1199-1216
1205
Capture of Chinon
The castles of Chinon & Loches, both in Touraine, fall into the hands of Philip II
Role range: 1199-1216
Capture of Loches
The castles of Chinon & Loches, both in Touraine, fall into the hands of Philip II
Role range: 1199-1216
Conscription
Every male over the age of 12 & every knight has to bear arms
Role range: 1199-1216
Invasion of England
Prepares England for an invasion by Philip II
Role range: 1199-1216
Records, sources and methodology
These dates and descriptions come from the historical_events database. Exact duplicate records have been collapsed. Names are grouped by the country, Name 2 and Name 1 fields; records with missing Name 2 cannot be reliably assigned to an individual biography. Check the underlying sources before formal citation.