John, King of England

John was the king of England from 1199 until his death in 1216. He lost the Duchy of Normandy and most of his other French lands to King Philip II of France, resulting in the collapse of the Angevin Empire and contributing to the subsequent growth in power of the French Capetian dynasty during the 13th century. The baronial revolt at the end of John's reign led to the sealing of Magna Carta, a document considered an early step in the evolution of the constitution of the United Kingdom.

24 December 1166

Born on the same birth day (24 December): Anthony Fauci • Carol Vorderman • Caroline Aherne • Gregor Blanco • Hans Rebane • Jan Akkerman • Lydia Koidula • Mauricio Kagel • Neil Turbin • Oleg Skripochka • Shim Hwa-jin • Émile Wegelin