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Pope Innocent III places England under an interdict on March 23, 1208, as part of the dispute with King John regarding the placement of Stephen Langton as Archbishop of Canterbury.
The interdict lasted for over six years, prohibiting church services, sacraments, and Christian burials, essentially paralyzing religious life until 1214. Facing potential revolt from his barons and a planned invasion by France, John capitulated and surrendered his kingdom to the Pope's authority and became a papal vassal in May 1213. The interdict was officially lifted on July 2, 1214
