John, king of England: Early Life

The king's youngest son, John was left out of Henry's original division of territory among his sons and was nicknamed John Lackland. He was, however, his father's favorite, and despite the opposition of his brothers (whose rebellion of 1173–74 was provoked by Henry's plans for John), he later received scattered possessions in England and France and the lordship of Ireland. His brief expedition to Ireland in 1185 was badly mismanaged.

Sections in this article:

• Introduction
• Character and Influence
• The Magna Carta
• Early Conflicts
• Under Richard I
• Early Life
• Bibliography

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