# John submits to the papacy (1213)

URL: https://english-history.com/timeline/1213-john-submits-to-the-papacy

John accepted Stephen Langton and surrendered his kingdoms to the pope as papal fiefs before receiving them back. Within the broader Norman & Angevin Britain period, Norman conquest, cross-Channel lordship and royal reform created a new aristocracy and a more centralized monarchy. This event is placed at 1213 in the chronology so it can be read alongside the political, military, social and cultural changes around it. The settlement ended the church conflict and gave John papal support against his barons.

## Why it matters
The settlement ended the church conflict and gave John papal support against his barons.

Ruler at the time: [John](https://english-history.com/rulers/john)

## Sources
- [Wikipedia topic lookup — John submits to the papacy](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special:Search?search=John+submits+to+the+papacy&go=Go)
- [Encyclopaedia Britannica topic lookup — John submits to the papacy](https://www.britannica.com/search?query=John+submits+to+the+papacy)
- [Wikipedia — Timeline of British history](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Timeline_of_British_history_%281000%E2%80%931499%29)
- [The National Archives — medieval education resources](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/education/)