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'''JOHN''' (1167-1216), King of England (1199-1216) and “Lord of Ireland” (1177-1216), was the youngest son of [[Henry II]] and [[Eleanor of Aquitaine]] and brother to [[Richard I]].

'''John''' (1167-1216), King of England (1199-1216) and “Lord of Ireland” (1177-1216), was the youngest son of [[Henry II]] and [[Eleanor of Aquitaine]] and brother to [[Richard I]].

He was nicknamed “Lackland” because he was given money, not lands, in his father’s original will. A later amendment granting him certain castles in Anjou spurred his brothers to rebellion, which, although quelled, was to lead to his mother’s incarceration for nearly twenty years, and eventually contribute to his father’s death.

He was nicknamed "Lackland" because he was given money, not lands, in his father’s original will. A later amendment granting him certain castles in Anjou spurred his brothers to rebellion, which, although quelled, was to lead to his mother’s incarceration for nearly twenty years, and eventually contribute to his father’s death.

John is the popular villain in English history, and his notoriety is re-invoked every time [[Robin Hood]] draws bow on page or screen. During Richard’s incarceration by the King of Austria, he attempted to usurp the throne, but was foiled by Eleanor’s support for the king. He also attemted to delay Richard’s return.

John is the popular villain in English history, and his notoriety is re-invoked every time [[Robin Hood]] draws bow on page or screen. During Richard’s incarceration by the King of Austria, he attempted to usurp the throne, but was foiled by Eleanor’s support for the king. He also attemted to delay Richard’s return.