On this day in 1216, King John of England died from dysentery aged 49. He fell ill during a military campaign against rebellious barons of England and subsequently retreated towards Nottinghamshire, dying at Newark Castle on the 19th October 1216. He had been king since 1199, and is best known for singing the Magna Carta.
by Ok-Baker3955
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He sang the Magna Carta? Must have been a popular guy.
Interesting! Was he any good at the singing though?
No shit?
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