Jessica explores the pivotal year 1217 in English history, when a nine-year-old king and his 70-year-old regent knight faced rebellious barons and French invasion. This turning point year shaped England's language, governance, and future through two decisive battles that preserved the nation's independence.• King John signed but then reneged on the Magna Carta, angering barons who invited French Prince Louis to take the throne• When King John died, his nine-year-old son Henry III became king with William Marshall as his regent• The Battle of Lincoln in May 1217 marked a turning point in the First Barons' War• The Battle of Sandwich (Dover) in August saw English ships capture 65 of 80 French vessels without losing any of their own• Following these victories, English was reinstated as the official language of England• William Marshall is considered one of the greatest knights in history by many historiansJessica’s sourcesAdams, S. (2025, August 17). Battle of Sandwich. Encyclopedia Britannica. https://www.britannica.com/event/Battle-of-Sandwich-12171217 and the ideals of chivalry – Historia MagazineWikipediaSupport the showContact Another Situation: Email us at [email protected] Follow us on Facebook and Instagram @AnotherSituationPodcast Check out our website https://www.AnotherSituationPodcast.com/ Thank you for listening and sharing!!Music by Tim Crowe

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