John, King of England of the United Kingdom. John, the youngest of five sons of King Henry II of England and Duchess Eleanor of Aquitaine, was at first not expected to inherit significant lands. Following the failed rebellion of his elder brothers between 1173 and 1174, however, John became Henry's favourite child. He was appointed the Lord of Ireland in 1177 and given lands in England and on the continent. John's elder brothers William, Henry and Geoffrey died young; by the time Richard I became king in 1189, John was a potential heir to the throne. John unsuccessfully attempted a rebellion against Richard's royal
The King John School do not use HTTPS. Some software that the school uses: 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