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King John of England earned the nickname "Lackland" due to his father's decision to grant most of the family's lands to his older brother, Richard the Lionheart. As a result, John was left with little inheritance, which led to the moniker reflecting his perceived lack of land and power. His reputation for poor leadership and heavy taxation further solidified this negative image during his reign.

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