# John dies and Henry III becomes king (1216)

URL: https://english-history.com/timeline/1216-john-dies-and-henry-iii-becomes-king
Categories: ruler-change

Nine-year-old Henry III succeeded his father during civil war. Within the broader Medieval Kingdoms period, the English, Scottish and Welsh polities were reshaped by conquest, parliamentary development, dynastic conflict, plague and long wars with France. This event is placed at 1216 in the chronology so it can be read alongside the political, military, social and cultural changes around it. His minority government reissued Magna Carta to win back rebel support and stabilize the monarchy.

## Why it matters
His minority government reissued Magna Carta to win back rebel support and stabilize the monarchy.

Ruler at the time: [Henry III](https://english-history.com/rulers/henry-iii)

## Sources
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- [Wikipedia — Timeline of British history](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Timeline_of_British_history_%281000%E2%80%931499%29)
- [UK Parliament — Living Heritage](https://www.parliament.uk/about/living-heritage/)