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Middle Age Famous People
King John
Biographical Information
-Nickname; Lackland, -Born; December 24, 1167 in Oxford, United Kingdom, -Died; October 19, 1216 in Newark, United Kingdom, -Personality; he was a powerful leader, but he was also very violent just like his father
Memorable Moments
He was at war with France most of the time he was king and while he was king he lost most of his possessions. He was part of the Barons war and a Civil War. -Quote; "At the end of our life, we shall be judged by our charity." ~King John -Interesting facts; King John was nicknamed lackland because he lost a lot of land to King Philip. He died after eating a lot of peaches and ale. He was a very violent person and tried to kill his dad.
King John and his army were a part of the Baron War.
King John had to sign the Magna Carta so he wouldn't die.
King John may have been very powerful, but he was also very mean and made much of the kingdom unhappy
Importance
King John may have been very cruel to his subjects, but his subjects kind of took control after they couldn't handle it anymore. They were trying to force him to sign the Magna Carta so that he had to follow rules just like them. He had to make the decision between signing the Magna Carta or getting killed. He decided on signing it so that he had to follow some of the rules from the kings that were previous of him.
William the Conqueror
Biographical Information
-Name; William Duke of Normandy, -Born; 1027 in Falaise, France, -Died; September 9, 1087 in Rouen, France, -Personality; He tried really hard to secure his power which took awhile because he wasn t the strongest leader, but he was still a good one.
Memorable Moments
He was part of the Norman invasion and the Normans did not show up when they were supposed to to fight. Harold sent his army home. Then they did show up, but the English still won. They got tired, though, so they took on the town of Hastings. Harold then died soon after so William was able to take the English crown on Christmas day. -Quote; "Two forces are fighting-the one to save us and the other to hurt us." -Interesting Facts; he was Norman, his exact date of birth is unknown, his parents were not married, he died from a horse riding accident
William the conqueror died riding on his horse.
William the Conqueror tried to take control of England with the Norman invasion. He got control of England on Christmas day, a few days after when Harold died.
Willaim the Conqueror after he got the English crown
Importance
William the Conqueror was known as a great leader. He tried to protect the throne and stay away from challenges from any others. It took him a very long time to gain acceptance from other people around him because his parents were not married, but he eventually did it. he also convinced nobles that he was their legitimate heir.
Joan of Arc
Biographical Information
- Nickname: Maid of Orleans
- Born in 1412 in France
- Died in 1431
- Personality: leader, strong, Christian
Memorable Moments
- She died when she was lit on fire for wearing pants
- She became a Catholic Saint
- She was burned at the stake
- She lead French soldiers to victory
- She helped Charles VII become king of France
Joan of arc before she was burned at the stake.
Joan of arc lead french soldiers to victory
Importance
- Joan of Arc was known as a symbol of French patriotism
- People truly thought she was crazy because she believed that God spoke to her
- She became a Catholic Saint after she died
- She believed that God spoke to her through visions
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