HST 205 Lecture Notes - Lecture 73: William Langland, Minamoto No Yoritomo, Frederick Ii, Holy Roman Emperor
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Led army to acre on 3rd crusade. His brother, john, found out about the ransom and pouted like a greedy fool. Gained crown after the death of richard. Bishops opposed his rule and forced him to sign the magna carta in 1215. Provided the foundation for individual rights of men and granted less power for king. Collected taxes in the form of rice. Believed he heard the voice of the lord out at war and came back home. Dedicated his life to christ in 1207. Followers were the franciscans (didn"t approve of education) Asked pope innocent iii permission for a religious order. Much like franciscans, however they approved education. Led 30,000 children from cologne, germany on children"s crusade. Led 1,000"s of children from marseille, france on children"s crusade. Pope innocent iii simply watched them leave because he"s mean. Hugh the iron and william the pig kidnapped them on 7 ships.
