King John (play) King John (play) The Life and Death of King John, a history play by William Shakespeare, dramatises the reign of John, King of England (ruled 1199–1216), son of Henry II of England and Eleanor of Aquitaine and father of Henry III of England. It is believed to have been written in the mid-1590s but was not published until it appeared in the First Folio in 1623. King John receives an ambassador from France who demands with a threat of war, that he renounce his throne in favour of his nephew, Arthur, whom the French King Philip believes to be the
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