In 1204 John lost much of the Angevins ' continental territories , including Anjou , to the French crown .
When Richard died , his brother John -- Henry 's fifth and only surviving son -- took the throne .
In 1204 John -- Henry lost much of the Angevins ' continental territories , including Anjou , to the French crown .
When Richard died , his brother John -- Henry 's fifth and only surviving son -- took the throne .