King John is a historic chronic by William Shakespeare about the reigning of John Lackland.
King John comes into power sidestepping the rights of Arthur, John's nephew, who had more legal claims for the throne. In order to restore the justice Lady Constance, Arthur's mother, and Arthur ask Phillip, King of France, for help. And he starts the war against King John…
King John.
Prince Henry, son to the King.
Arthur, Duke of Bretagne, nephew to the King.
Earl of Pembroke.
Earl of Essex.
Earl of Salisbury.
Lord Bigot.
Hubert de Burgh.
Robert Faulconbridge, son to Sir Robert Faulconbridge.
Philip the Bastard, his half-brother.
James Gurney, servant to Lady Faulconbridge.
Peter of Pomfret, a prophet.
Philip, King of France.
Lewis, the Dauphin.
Lymoges, Duke of Austria.
Cardinal Pandulph, the Pope's legate.
Melun, a French Lord.
Chatillon, ambassador from France to King John.
Queen Elinor, mother to King John.
Constance, mother to Arthur.
Blanch of Spain, niece to King John.
Lady Faulconbridge.
Lords, Citizens of Angiers, Sheriff, Heralds, Officers, Soldiers, Messengers, and other Attendants.
Scene: England and France.