The Plantagenets Mini-Series Part II: King John & Henry III

In the second part of the Plantagenets Mini-Series, we will be looking at King John (r. 1199-1216) and Henry III (r. 1216-72).

Often seen as a tyrant, King John (r. 1199-1216) is one of the most infamous names in English history. Most prominently known for aggravating his barons and eventually being forced to sign Magna Carta, his reign differed greatly from his predecessor's and his successor's.

John's son, Henry III (r. 1216-72), took to the throne in 1216, and stayed there for another 56 years. His reign was the longest of the Plantagenets, but surprisingly little is known about him. There are some stand-out events, such as his disagreements with Simon de Montfort, the construction of Westminster Abbey, and the construction of London's first zoo, and as a general rule, it seems that Henry was simply a case of the right man at the right time.

A reminder of who's who (so far!) in the Plantagenet family tree:

Henry II (1154-89)
Richard I (1189-99)
John (1199-1216)
Henry III (1216-72)

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