BattlefieldsJohn Submits to Richard I 1194
Medieval

John Submits to Richard I 1194

1194
Nottinghamshire, England
Era
Medieval
Battle Type
Pitched Battle
Location
Nottinghamshire, England
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
John
Forces
John's rebellion
VS
Victor
Richard I
Forces
Richard I forces
Outcome
John submitted; his English lands restored; Richard's authority confirmed; rebellion ended
The Battle

History & Significance

After Richard I returned from captivity and retook Nottingham Castle, Prince John made formal submission at Lisieux in Normandy then returned to England. John's castles and lands in England were restored to him by a magnanimous Richard. The submission ended John's rebellion and demonstrated Richard's secure hold on power. John was confirmed in his loyalty and subsequently served Richard effectively in Normandy.

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