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starter activity. Rich, but not greedy. Hard working. King Richard I. Inspiring. Good soldier. Healthy & strong. Brave. Good judge of character. Wise. Which of the qualities do you think were most important for a medieval king?. God-fearing. Firm but fair.
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starter activity Rich, but not greedy Hard working King Richard I Inspiring Good soldier Healthy & strong Brave Good judge of character Wise Which of the qualities do you think were most important for a medieval king? God-fearing Firm but fair
Were all medieval monarchs successful? To identify the characteristics of a good king To assess the success or failure of King John (1199-1216) Aims
Your task • Sequence the story of King John • List examples of his failings as a king
Correct sequence • C • A • H • G • G • E • D • B King John’s tomb, Worcester Cathedral
Your task • Imagine you are King John and you are writing to an Agony Aunt for advice. Describe the mistakes you have made as a king and the problems you are having. Give your work to a friend and ask them to give you some advice.
Plenary • How many reasons can you give as to why John was such a bad king? • How does he compare with other medieval kings you’ve studied, like William the Conqueror or Henry II?