John's Opposition to Richard I and Bid for Power

Name: John's Opposition to Richard I and Bid for Power
Start: 1189
End: 1190

Type Event Region Western Europe Time 1189–1190

In 1189, as Richard I was crowned and preparing the Third Crusade, his brother John, dissatisfied with his fiefs and regency arrangements, began secr…

Timeline

1189England · EnglandAfter Richard's coronation, he did not grant John full control of Ireland and other lands, entrusting him only with limited regency powers. John felt excluded, began complaining, and sought noble support to expand his own territory and influence.
1189–1190Northern France · NormandyJohn secretly contacted King Philip II of France, promising to cooperate with the French king's actions during Richard's crusade in exchange for support over Normandy and other Angevin lands, forming a pincer situation against Richard from within and without.

Sources

Encyclopædia Britannica: John, king of England https://www.britannica.com/biography/John-king-of-England
Warren, W. L. King John — W. L. Warren (1978)