John's actions

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John had taken immediate action to secure his position on the throne
Who was John visiting when he heard of Richard's death?
Arthur
What did John do immediately after hearing of Richard's death?
He sent Hubert Walter and William Marshal to England
Where did John ride to following Richard's death?
Chinon
What was situated in Chinon?
The Angevin treasury
What did John take possession of in Chinon?
The castle and the wealth
Why was taking Chinon strategically important?
It was important in the control of the Loire valley
What did John do when faced with Breton troops?
Withdrew to Rouen
What happened whilst John was in Rouen?
He was consecrated as Duke of Normandy
When was John consecrated as Duke of Normandy?
25th April 1199
Where did John proceed to after Rouen?
Le Mans
What did John do in Le Mans?
Destroyed its castle and walls
Why did John destroy the castle and walls at Le Mans?
They supported Arthur
Where did John proceed to after Le Mans?
England
When was John crowned King of England?
27th May 1199
What could John now do as his position was recognised in both Normandy and England?
Deal with the areas of the Angevin territories which remained hostile towards him