John Lackland (Noun)
Meaning
Youngest son of Henry II; King of England from 1199 to 1216; succeeded to the throne on the death of his brother Richard I; lost his French possessions; in 1215 John was compelled by the barons to sign the Magna Carta (1167-1216).
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- John Lackland's claim to the throne after the death of his brother Richard I was initially disputed by other claimants.
- As the youngest son of Henry II, John Lackland was not expected to ascend to the throne but fate intervened.
- Despite his efforts, John Lackland ultimately failed to reclaim his lost French possessions, dealing a significant blow to England's influence.
- John Lackland, also known as King John of England, signed the Magna Carta in 1215 after being coerced by his barons.
- The disastrous reign of John Lackland led to a dramatic shift in power between the English monarch and the nobility.