King John succeeded his brother King Richard (Richard the Lionheart) in 1199.
john..... John raised taxes too high , he fell out with the pope lost nearly all his land in France He lost all his wars murdered his nephew, arthur only listened to advice from a few fellow advisors ignored the rules in the magna carter johns father and brother taxed the barons heavily played a rubbish king. These reasons made the barons rebel against the king.
because alfreds brother died and that is how he became king
There have been many Kings named John. Some won wars, some lost wars, and some did not fight wars. Probalby the most famous ruler named John was not a King. He was Prince John, who ruled in England while his brother, King Richard, was fighting in the Crusades and attempting to return home afterward. Prince John fought no wars and therefore did not win any.
because of his brother
No
king john married a 12 year old girl and he replaced hes brother because hes brother was supposed to be king not king john
John became King in 1199 after his brother, King Richard I, died.
his brother
King John succeeded his brother King Richard (Richard the Lionheart) in 1199.
King John, the brother of Richard I (Richard the Lionheart).
Richard I
He was his childless brother King Richard I's (The Lionheart) heir.
Richard I wasKing John's famous brother.
In the legend of Robin Hood, King Richard the Lionheart is succeeded by his brother, Prince John, who becomes King John.
He became King after his brother Richard I died. As Richard I left no heirs John became King.
12 years old