Prince John’s rebellion

• By 1191, John was allowed back into England after his three-year banishment
• John set up his own court and soon collected taxes on his own behalf
• He seized control of Nottingham and Tickhil castles
• His rebellion was helped by barons who despised William Longchamp as he had paid £3,000 to be appointed chancellor and was disrespectful and arrogant
• In an October 1191 meeting John was appointed regent to rule the kingdom in his brother’s absence
• Longchamp was deposed and John replaced him as chancellor with Walter of Coutances