Farewell, King John
As all good things must come to an end, so must bad things. On October 19, 1216, the fairly unsuccessful reign of King John, one of the most vilified monarchs in history, came to an end when he died of a fever at Newark Castle. John was the younger brother of the legendary Richard the Lionhearted—tough shoes to fill. Only a few years after succeeding … Continue reading Farewell, King John