King John

noun

1. a drama (1596–97?) by Shakespeare.

Example Sentences

As a younger son to King John II of France, Philip had received Burgundy as a compensation prize while his elder brother Charles V succeeded to the throne.

From Salon

A well-received performance as the doomed prince in Shakespeare's King John helped him make the decision.

From BBC

Think of Bad King John versus Good King Richard, in the 12th Century power struggle between brothers, that was depicted in a 1970s Disney movie.

From BBC

It may have been drawn up under England's King John, but these days it belongs to David M. Rubenstein.

From Reuters

When Dom Pedro's father, King John VI, returned to Portugal in 1821, he left the 22-year-old to rule Brazil as regent.

From BBC