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A.D. 1215. Sheriffs.: Andrew Nevelun,; John Travers,In this year landed Louis, son of Philip, King of France, whom the barons of England invited to their aid against the before-named King John; which Louis laid siege to the Castle of Dover. In the same year, William Hardel was made Mayor of London
Extract from the Chronicles of the Mayors of London 1215
London Metropolitan Archives
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Which castle has Louis laid siege to?
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Why does King John face rebellion?
- Is King John responsible for the rebellion?
- Are the barons responsible for the rebellion?
- It is the view of this chronicle that the great rebellion of 1215 has come about for the following reasons...
