JohnReign27 May 1199 – 19 October 1216Coronation27 May 1199PredecessorRichard ISuccessorHenry III

How did King John acquire the throne of England?

He became King of England after the death of his brother Richard I (Richard the Lionheart). His reign was marked by disputes between John and his barons and bishops. Because of this the nobles forced him to agree to the Magna Carta, which limited his power.

How did King John come to power?

John was born around Christmas in 1166 or 1167 in Oxford, the youngest and favourite son of Henry II. On his father’s death in 1189 his brother, Richard, became king. … In 1199, Richard died and John became king. War with France was renewed, triggered by John’s second marriage.