John, King of England Winter", set in 1183, commonly present him as an "effete weakling", in this instance contrasted with the more masculine Henry II, or as a tyrant, as in A. A. Milne's poem for children, "King John's Christmas". John, King of England John (24 December 1166 – 19 October 1216), also known as John Lackland, was King of England from 1199 until his death in 1216. John lost the Duchy of Normandy and most of his other French lands to King Philip II of France, resulting in the collapse of the Angevin Empire and contributing to the subsequent growth in power of
The King John School The King John School The King John School, often abbreviated to King John, is a secondary academy school with a sixth form in South Benfleet, Essex, England. It is named after King John of England (1166-1216). The main school building was opened in 1949: contrary to popular belief this building was never designed, nor used, as a hospital. As of January 2017, the school has an enrolment of 2087 students, operating over its recommended capacity of 2000 students. The school has been rated 'Outstanding' by Ofsted in 2013. Construction of the school was started in 1938, but suspended for the