JOHN II, King of France

(John the Good), 1319–64, king of France (1350–64), son and successor of King Philip VI. An inept ruler, he began his reign by executing the constable of France (whose office he gave to his favorite, Charles de La Cerda) and by appointing dishonest and unpopular advisers. Because of a general economic crisis, he subsequently debased the coinage for the expenses of the Hundred Years War between France and England. His quarrels with his ambitious son-in-law, Charles II of Navarre, lasted throughout his reign. John was captured (1356) by the English at the battle of Poitiers. During his captivity, the dauphin (later King Charles V) acted as regent and dealt with several rebellions, such as the Jacquerie. In 1360, by the Treaty of Brétigny, John was released in exchange for a ransom and hostages. In 1364 one of the hostages escaped, and John saved his honor by returning to England, where he died.

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Scottish Soldiers in France in the Reign of the Sun King: Nursery for Men of Honour
Book by Matthew Glozier; Brill, 2004
Subjects: France--History--Louis Xiv, 1643-1715, Great Britain--History--Charles Ii, 1660-1685, Louis--Xiv--King Of France--1638-1715--Military Leadership, Scotland--History, Military, Scots--France--History, Soldiers--Scotland
...Alexander, Lord Lyon King of Arms, 210 Erskine...Erskine of Carnock, John, 205 Essex, Arthur...59-60 Evelyn, John, 98 Fall, James...Lord, 66 Fergusson, John, 42-3 Feudal military...Stephen, 110, 220 France Aversion to, 176...Religion, 32 FranQois II, King of France...
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John, King of England
Book by John T. Appleby; Alfred A. Knopf, 1959
Subjects: John--King Of England--1167-1216
...Bishop of, see Grey, John Novel Disseisin...OConnor, Rory, High King of Ireland, 28...191 , 195 Philip II, King of France: prepares for war...60 ; plots with John, 63 -4, 68 -9...84 -5; truce with John, 91 ; knights Arthur...
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Prophecy and Diplomacy: The Moral Doctrine of John Paul II : A Jesuit Symposium
Book by John J. Conley, Joseph W. Koterski; Fordham University Press, 1999
Subjects: Catholic Church--Doctrines--Congresses, Christian Ethics--Catholic Authors--Congresses, John Paul--Ii--Pope--1920-2005--Ethics--Congresses
...definition of nothing makes it sound like a thing. Every statement about unicorns, gold mountains, and the present King of France summons them into being, at least mentally and linguistically. It is a category error to take concretely what others...
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The King Incorporated: Leopold II in the Age of Trusts
Book by Neal Ascherson; George Allen & Unwin, 1963
Subjects: Laeopold--Ii--King Of The Belgians--1835-1909
...eventual use of force: John Bright was even less...account, to join France or any other country...General Chazal rode into France with two squadrons...describe his journey to King William of Prussia...1 Daye; Leopold II ; p. 148 . 2 John Morley; Life of Gladstone...
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King Charles II
Book by Arthur Bryant; Longmans, Green, 1931
Subjects: Charles--Ii--King Of England--1630-1685, Great Britain--History--Charles Ii, 1660-1685
...probably second son of Charles II by Barbara Palmer , 240...Grafton third son of Charles II by Barbara Palmer , 240...Daniel, 276 Fletcher, John, 200 Foire de Saint-Germain...Sir Stephen, 63 France, Charles II in, 40 , 41 , 42 -9...
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Love or Politics: The Man or the King? Edward II in Modern Performance
Journal article by David Fuller; Shakespeare Bulletin, Vol. 27, 2009
Subjects: Classical theater--Criticism and interpretation, Edward II, King of England--Portrayals, Edward the Second (Ballet)--Criticism and interpretation, Edward the Second (Play)--Criticism and interpretation, Edward the Second (Play)--Personalities, Homosexuality--Portrayals, Kings and rulers--Portrayals, Kings--Portrayals, Marlowe, Christopher--Criticism and interpretation, McKellen, Ian--Works, Theatrical actors--Works, Theatrical directors--Criticism and interpretation, Theatrical producers and directors--Criticism and interpretation
...The mightiest kings have had their...sympathy from the King. And since in...historical Edward II, the relation...between King John and the aristocracy...sister of the King of France / Sits wringing...Directing Edward II." Interview with John Russell Brown...
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"Jordan First": Jordan's Inter-Arab Relations and Foreign Policy under King Abdullah II
Journal article by Curtis R. Ryan; Arab Studies Quarterly (ASQ), Vol. 26, 2004
Subjects: Abdullah II, King of Jordan--International relations, Inter-Arab relations--Analysis, Jordan--Military aspects, Jordan--Political aspects, Jordanian foreign relations--Analysis
...crisis and war with Iraq. King Abdullah, for his part...economy. This has led the kings teams of economic planners...technocrats who share King Abdullahs vision of a...Jordan under King Abdullah II. According to one of...entourage to march in King Husseins funeral procession...his respects to the late kings son and heir, Abdullah...Asad and King Abdullah II already knew one another...
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The Man Who Bent Events: "king John" in Indochina
Journal article by Michel Goya, Philippe François; Military Review, Vol. 87, 2007
Subjects: Awards & honors, France, Guerrilla forces, Independence movements, Indochina, Religion, World War II
...Who Bent Events: "king John" in Indochina by...the nickname "King John" from those with...Guerre) in 1935. When France declared war on Germany...invasion of southern France. Under his command...the end of World War II did not result in...
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Coscus, Queen Elizabeth, and Law in John Donne's "Satyre II"
Journal article by Gregory Kneidel; Renaissance Quarterly, Vol. 61, 2008
Subjects: Coke, Edward, Sir--Portrayals, Donne, John--Criticism and interpretation, Donne, John--Influence, Elizabeth I, Queen of England--Portrayals, English poets--Criticism and interpretation, English poets--Influence, Poetry--Criticism and interpretation, Politicians--Portrayals, Royalty--Portrayals, Satyre II (Poem)--Criticism and interpretation
...the anecdote that John Aubrey would later relate about Coke: "Sir John Danvers, who knew...evidenced in "Satyre II" of how contingent...Donne to be channeling King Lear. If he knew...52) And "Satyre II" implicates the makers...was not. (53) As John Lord Campbell asserted...
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Puissance & Poverty: Henry VIII and the Conquest of France: John Matusiak Pricks the Imperial Pretension of the Monarch Who Came to the Throne 500 Years Ago
Journal article by John Matusiak; History Review, 2009
Subjects: British foreign relations, French foreign relations, French history, 1328-1589 (Valois dynasty), Henry VIII, King of England--Beliefs, opinions and attitudes, Henry VIII, King of England--Military policy, House of Tudor, 1400-1603, Kings and rulers--Beliefs, opinions and attitudes, Kings and rulers--Military policy, Kings--Beliefs, opinions and attitudes, Kings--Military policy
...alternatives in dealing with France, and how realistic...and the Invasion of France (1990) S.J. Gunn...Henry VIII (2008) John Matusiak is Head of...League with Pope Julius II, the Venetian Republic...against Louis XII of France. <br/ 1512 Marquess...52-year-old King Louis was to marry...
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John Paul II and the Priority of Culture
Magazine article by George Weigel; First Things: A Monthly Journal of Religion and Public Life, February 1998
Subjects: Anti-communist movements--Religious aspects, Christianity and culture--Analysis, Communism and Christianity--Catholic Church, John Paul II, Pope--Social policy, Liberty--Political aspects
...first pastoral visit to France in the spring of 1980, John Paul II, whose affection for...bluntly asking, "France ... are you faithful...associates, shared by John Paul II, World Youth Day would...the reconversion of France through the evangelization...
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John Paul Ii: a Life for Life
Magazine article by George Weigel; Human Life Review, Vol. 28, Winter 2002
Subjects: Christianity, John Paul II (Pope), Papal documents, Popes, Theology
...eschatological, level. Here, John Paul takes us into the...priest, prophet, and king. Building the culture...evangelization of which John Paul II has spoken on so many occasions...in turn, requires what John Paul describes as a profound...
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Edward III: W. M. Ormrod Describes the Career of the King Whose Fifty Years on the Throne Are Best Remembered for His Wars with France and Scotland, and His Foundation of the Order of the Garter
Magazine article by W.M. Ormrod; History Today, Vol. 52, June 2002
Subjects: Edward III, King of England--Conduct of life, Kings and rulers--Conduct of life, Monarchy--History, United Kingdom--History
...title of King of France early in...change in the Kings fortunes...successor, John II, by the...throne of France. The political...western France, continued...release of John II that would enrich their king and bring...generality of the Kings subjects...
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The Princess in the Tower: Alex Sanmark Tells the Strange Tale of the Ill-Fated Marriage of Philip Augustus of France and His Danish Princess at the End of the Twelfth Century
Magazine article by Alex Sanmark; History Today, Vol. 56, February 2006
Subjects: France--History, Isambour, Queen, consort of Philip II, King of France--Behavior, Kings and rulers--Behavior, Kings--Behavior, Philip II, King of France--Behavior, Queens--Behavior, Royalty--History
...Philip Augustus of France and His Danish Princess...and King Philip II Augustus of France (1165-1223) were...by order of the king, never give me any...demand, but the two kings eventually agreed...highly ambitious king who through marriage...of present-day France were held by the...
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Henry IV and Personal Piety: Debbi Codling Looks at the Beliefs and Spiritual Life of the Man Who Usurped Richard II, an Anointed King
Magazine article by Debbi Codling; History Today, Vol. 57, January 2007
Subjects: Henry IV, King of England--Biography, Royalty
...why Henry, as king, appeared to...suggested that the Kings unwavering orthodoxy...issue of the Kings personality...cousin, Richard II. Henry undoubtedly...his parents John of Gaunt and...English medieval king to visit the...Hospital of St John of Jerusalem...might return to France, whereby the...supporter of Richard II. A valet...
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MOVE AWAY OR WE WILL OPEN FIRE; US Frigate's Terrifying Ultimatum to Scots Skipper One Mile off Rhum
Newspaper article; Sunday Mail (Glasgow, Scotland), December 11, 2005
Subjects: John II, King of France
...Milligan - skipper of the tiny Spanish John II - with a chilling ultimatum: "Move...whether the skipper of the Spanish John II has arrived at the wrong conclusion...with two gold stars mailfile Spanish John II #THE Spanish John II was built in...
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Great Britton Proves It's No Fun to Be a King in Love; SEARING PERFORMANCE CROWNS ANOUILH'S TALE OF HENRY II AND HIS ARCHBISHOP
Newspaper article; The Evening Standard (London, England), October 28, 2004
Subjects: Anouilh, Jean
...No Fun to Be a King in Love; SEARING...ANOUILHS TALE OF HENRY II AND HIS ARCHBISHOP...shortlist of bisexual kings of England Jasper...vulnerable Henry II, by the wrong...He bares the kings unhappy soul in...lofty awkwardness. John Cairds atmospheric...Brittons role as a king who loses his dignity...effete King Louis of France are caught in the...
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INVASION WE'D RATHER FORGET; Tides of Change: William of Orange Launched a Colossal Armada to Seize the Throne from Catholic King James II
Newspaper article; The Daily Mail (London, England), April 19, 2008
...Catholic King James II. Byline: Tony...king, James II,crowned jut...and Catholic France meantWilliam...was born to be king. If the chance...their ageing kings unpopular religious...Princess Anne (the kings other daughterfrom...The diarist John Evelyn noted...subjects, the King was powerless...friendssmuggled him to France, were he lived...
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Cinema Was the King in Year of the Phoney War
Newspaper article; South Wales Echo (Cardiff, Wales), October 27, 2009
Subjects: France (World War II)
Cinema Was the King in Year of the Phoney War. Byline: Dan...In a way that winter meant a first for John Wayne as well, at last becoming a star...Robert Donat or watched that wise-cracking king of the gangsters James Cagney toting his...
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Movie with a Turbo Prop; Airlift to Freedom: A Russian Antonov An-12 Transport Aircraft Was Used in the Last King of Scotland
Newspaper article; The Daily Mail (London, England), July 16, 2008
Subjects: Air France S.A., Airlines
...Was Used in the Last King of Scotland. Byline...the movie The Last King Of Scotland? THE...the hijacking of Air France flight 139 from Athens...12transport aircraft . John Richards, Maidenhead...King Louis XIV of France. But his love of...andduring World War II. He was re-elected...
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John II , King of France
Encyclopedia article; The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition, 2009
JOHN II , king of France (John the Good), 1319 64, king of France (1350 64), son and successor...England. His quarrels with his ambitious son-in-law, Charles II of Navarre, lasted throughout his reign. John was captured (1356...
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Philip II , King of France
Encyclopedia article; The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition, 2009
PHILIP II , king of France or Philip Augustus, 1165 1223, king of France (1180 1223), son...English territories in France. Allied (Nov...son of King Henry II of England, Philip...with Richards brother John . After his release...
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John II , King of Poland
Encyclopedia article; The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition, 2009
JOHN II , king of Poland (John Casimir), 1609 72, king...under his predecessor. John II defeated (1651) the allied...the struggle; in return John recognized his full sovereignty...to an abbey at Nevers, France. Michael Wisniowiecki was...
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Charles II , King of Navarre
Encyclopedia article; The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition, 2009
CHARLES II , king of Navarre (Charles the Bad), 1332...Evreux; grandson of King Louis X of France. He carried on a long feud with his father-in-law, John II, king of France, procuring the assassination (1354...
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Charles V , King of France
Encyclopedia article; The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition, 2009
CHARLES V , king of France (Charles the Wise), 1338 80, king of France (1364 80). Son of King John II , Charles became the first French...the coinage and took steps to rid France of the companies of ecorcheurs...
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