John, King of England Death Cause and Date

John, King of England's Death

Born (Birthday) December 24, 1166

Death Date October 19, 1216

Age of Death 49 years

Cause of Death Dysentery

Place of Death Newark-on-Trent, United Kingdom

Profession King

The king John, King of England died at the age of 49. Here is all you want to know, and more!

Biography - A Short Wiki

During the early thirteenth century, he served for nearly two decades as King of England. Though he spent much of his reign trying to reclaim land captured by France, he also instituted legal reforms that shaped England’s common law judicial system. Near the end of his reign, in 1215, he signed the Magna Carta. 

He was the favorite child of his father, who conferred upon him the title of Lord of Ireland.

After he died of dysentery in 1216, he was succeeded by his son Henry III of England.

He and his four older brothers were the children of Eleanor of Aquitaine and King Henry II. His two marriages — to Isabella, Countess of Gloucester and Isabella, Countess of Angouleme — produced a total of five children.

The deaths of his older brothers left John in a position to become King of England, a title he assumed after the 1199 death of Richard I of England (Richard the Lionheart).

How did John, King of England die?

John died of dysentery contracted whilst on campaign in eastern England during late 1216; supporters of his son Henry III went on to achieve victory over Louis and the rebel barons the following year.