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Definition of King John
1. Noun. Youngest son of Henry II; King of England from 1199 to 1216; succeeded to the throne on the death of his brother Richard I; lost his French possessions; in 1215 John was compelled by the barons to sign the Magna Carta (1167-1216).
Exact synonyms: John, John Lackland
Group relationships: Plantagenet, Plantagenet Line
Generic synonyms: King Of England, King Of Great Britain
Group relationships: Plantagenet, Plantagenet Line
Generic synonyms: King Of England, King Of Great Britain