King John

noun

1. a drama (1596–97?) by Shakespeare.

Example Sentences

The Magna Carta is a charter first issued by King John in 1215 that guaranteed the liberties and rights of his subjects and also placed the Crown under the authority of the law.

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This is one of the oldest royal ceremonies, dating back at least as far as the 13th Century and the reign of King John.

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As a younger son to King John II of France, Philip had received Burgundy as a compensation prize while his elder brother Charles V succeeded to the throne.

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A well-received performance as the doomed prince in Shakespeare's King John helped him make the decision.

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Think of Bad King John versus Good King Richard, in the 12th Century power struggle between brothers, that was depicted in a 1970s Disney movie.

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