John of England

Youngest son of Henry II whose reign was defined by military failures — losing most of England's French territories including Normandy — and conflict with the barons that led to the sealing of Magna Carta in 1215. Nicknamed 'Lackland' and 'Softsword,' Magna Carta forced upon him by rebellious barons became a cornerstone of constitutional governance.

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