Quo Fuit places 3 dated presences for John, King of England across 3 places, from 1204 to 1214.
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John (Christmastide 1166/7 – 19 October 1216) was King of England from 1199 until his death in 1216.Wikipedia, full article · CC BY-SA
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April 1204month
Aquitaineattested“Strategically, John faced several challenges: England itself had to be secured against possible French invasion, the sea-routes to Bordeaux needed to be secured following the loss of the land route to Aquitaine, and his remaining possess…”source: Wikipedia: John, King of England
April 1204month
Bordeauxattested“Strategically, John faced several challenges: England itself had to be secured against possible French invasion, the sea-routes to Bordeaux needed to be secured following the loss of the land route to Aquitaine, and his remaining possess…”source: Wikipedia: John, King of England
1214year
Bouvinesattested“The failure of John's French military campaign in 1214 was probably the final straw that precipitated the baronial uprising during John's final years as king; James Holt describes the path to civil war as "direct, short and unavoidable"…”source: Wikipedia: John, King of England
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1185year
Irelandmentioned“In 1185 John made his first visit to Ireland, accompanied by 300 knights and a team of administrators.”source: Wikipedia: John, King of England
1187year
Parismentioned“Richard began discussions about a potential alliance with Philip II in Paris during 1187, and the next year Richard gave homage to Philip in exchange for support for a war against Henry.”source: Wikipedia: John, King of England
October 1191month
Tower of Londonmentioned“Armed conflict broke out between John and Longchamp, and by October 1191 Longchamp was isolated in the Tower of London with John in control of the city of London, thanks to promises John had made to the citizens in return for recognition…”source: Wikipedia: John, King of England
1201 to 1202period
Parismentioned“Hugh did exactly this in 1201 and Philip summoned John to attend court in Paris in 1202, citing the Le Goulet treaty to strengthen his case.”source: Wikipedia: John, King of England
1203year
Siege of Château Gaillardmentioned“In late 1203, John attempted to relieve Château Gaillard, which although besieged by Philip was guarding the eastern flank of Normandy.”source: Wikipedia: John, King of England
1204 to 1211period
Walesmentioned“John took a close interest in Wales and knew the country well, visiting every year between 1204 and 1211 and marrying his illegitimate daughter Joan to the Welsh prince Llywelyn the Great.”source: Wikipedia: John, King of England
1205year
Poitoumentioned“Baronial unrest in England prevented the departure of the planned 1205 expedition, and only a smaller force under William Longespée deployed to Poitou.”source: Wikipedia: John, King of England
1206year
Gasconymentioned“In 1206 John departed for Poitou himself, but was forced to divert south to counter a threat to Gascony from Alfonso VIII of Castile.”source: Wikipedia: John, King of England
1210year
Irelandmentioned“In 1210 the King crossed into Ireland with a large army to crush a rebellion by the Anglo-Norman lords; he reasserted his control of the country and used a new charter to order compliance with English laws and customs in Ireland.”source: Wikipedia: John, King of England
1211year
North Walesmentioned“Tension also grew across North Wales, where opposition to the 1211 treaty between John and Llywelyn was turning into open conflict.”source: Wikipedia: John, King of England
1212year
Poitoumentioned“The invasion plans for 1212 were postponed because of fresh English baronial unrest about service in Poitou.”source: Wikipedia: John, King of England
May 1213month
Dovermentioned“Under mounting political pressure, John finally negotiated terms for a reconciliation, and the papal terms for submission were accepted in the presence of the papal legate Pandulf Verraccio in May 1213 at the Templar Church at Dover.”source: Wikipedia: John, King of England
May 1213month
Templar Churchmentioned“Under mounting political pressure, John finally negotiated terms for a reconciliation, and the papal terms for submission were accepted in the presence of the papal legate Pandulf Verraccio in May 1213 at the Templar Church at Dover.”source: Wikipedia: John, King of England
January 1215month
Oxfordmentioned“John held a council in London in January 1215 to discuss potential reforms and sponsored discussions in Oxford between his agents and the rebels during the spring.”source: Wikipedia: John, King of England
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