The Resume

(October 1, 1207-November 16, 1272)
Born in Winchester, Hampshire, England, United Kingdom
Son of King John
Father of King Edward I
King of England (1216-72)

Why he might be annoying:

Although long, his reign was not very successful politically or militarily.
His coronation had to be redone after the pope ruled the first one had not been performed correctly.
He taxed his subjects heavily.
He ordered Jews to wear a ‘badge of shame.’
He was captured by revolting barons (1263) and reduced to a figurehead for two years.
He appointed many of his wife’s relatives to positions of power.

Why he might not be annoying:

He was considered very pious.
He renovated and expanded Westminster Abbey.
He summoned the first English parliaments.

Credit: C. Fishel

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Year In Review:

For 2024, as of last weekly ranking, Out of 74 Votes: 70.27% Annoying
In 2023, Out of 47 Votes: 51.06% Annoying
In 2022, Out of 83 Votes: 57.83% Annoying
In 2021, Out of 13 Votes: 84.62% Annoying
In 2020, Out of 138 Votes: 53.62% Annoying
In 2019, Out of 32 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
In 2018, Out of 36 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
In 2017, Out of 51 Votes: 52.94% Annoying
In 2016, Out of 6 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
In 2015, Out of 21 Votes: 52.38% Annoying
In 2014, Out of 22 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
In 2013, Out of 106 Votes: 57.55% Annoying
In 2012, Out of 8 Votes: 75.00% Annoying
In 2011, Out of 48 Votes: 72.92% Annoying
In 2010, Out of 69 Votes: 63.77% Annoying
In 2009, Out of 47 Votes: 65.96% Annoying
In 2008, Out of 26 Votes: 73.08% Annoying