Who was John England?

John England (1166–1216) was born in Oxford, Oxfordshire, England and died in Newark, Nottinghamshire, England. 3 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Right now, 3 researchers on YourRoots have John in their trees. The ancestor migration map traces 5 generations of this lineage.

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John Lackland England 1166–1216

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Death year and location consistent across 3 trees

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Reliability Score: B

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A 3 criteria (Strong)
B 2 criteria (Medium)
C 1 criteria (Basic)

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 3 independent trees

Born 24 Dec 1166 · Oxford, Oxfordshire, England

Died 19 Oct 1216 · Newark, Nottinghamshire, England

Father Henry Ii Plantagenet King Of England

Mother Eleanor Aquitaine Queen Of England

Siblings Eleanor Of England Plantagenet, Eleanor Plantagenet Princess Of England, Geoffrey Of England, Henry Of England, Joanna Of England, Matilda Of England, Philip Of England, Richard I Coeur England, William I Rd Earl Salisbury Longespee, William Of England

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Immediate Family

Parents

Henry Ii Plantagenet King Of England

Eleanor Aquitaine Queen Of England

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

In 1166, John Lackland England entered the world in Oxford, Oxfordshire, England, born to henry ii plantagenet king of england and eleanor aquitaine queen of england. John Lackland England passed away in 1216 in Newark, Nottinghamshire, England.

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Life Timeline

1166

Birth of John Lackland England in Oxford, Oxfordshire, England

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1216

Death of John Lackland England in Newark, Nottinghamshire, England

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Oldest Ancestor Line from John England

This ancestor line traces from Châtellerault, Vienne, Poitou-Charentes, France (1050) to Oxford, Oxfordshire, England (1166) across 5 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: John England (1166–1216) was born in Oxford, Oxfordshire, England and died in Newark, Nottinghamshire, England. 3 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (B) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 3 researchers on YourRoots have John in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 5 generations of this lineage geographically.
: It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
: Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.