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  2. Richard I of England - Wikipedia

    • Richard I (8 September 1157 – 6 April 1199), known as Richard Cœur de Lion (Old Norman French: Quor de Lion) or Richard the Lionheart because of his reputation as a great military leader and warrior, was King of England from 1189 until his death in 1199. He also ruled as Duke of Normandy, Aquitaine, and Gascony; Lord of Cyprus; Count of Poitiers, Anjo… See more

    Born8 September 1157 · Beaumont Palace, Oxford, England
    Died6 April 1199 (aged 41) · Châlus, Aquitaine
    SpouseBerengaria of Navarre · (m. 1191)
    Early life and accession in Aquitaine

    Richard was born on 8 September 1157, probably at Beaumont Palace, in Oxford, England, son of King Henry II of England and Eleanor of Aquitaine. He was the younger brother of William, Henry the Young King, … See more

    King and crusader

    Richard I was officially invested as Duke of Normandy on 20 July 1189 and crowned king in Westminster Abbey on 3 September 1189. Tradition barred all Jews and women from the investiture, but some Jewish leaders arri… See more

    Life after the Third Crusade

    Bad weather forced Richard's ship to put in at Corfu, in the lands of Byzantine Emperor Isaac II Angelos, who objected to Richard's annexation of Cyprus, formerly Byzantine territory. Disguised as a Knight Templar, Richard sai… See more

     
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  2. Richard I | Biography, Achievements, Crusade, Facts, & Death

  3. Richard the Lionheart, King of England - Historic UK

    All English school children learn about this great king who reigned from 1189-1199. He earned the title ‘Coeur-de-Lion’ or ‘Lion Heart’ as he was a brave soldier, a great crusader, and won many battles against Saladin, the leader of …

  4. 10 Facts About Richard the Lionheart - History Hit

  5. Richard I of England - World History Encyclopedia

    Dec 11, 2019 · A legend in his own lifetime, famed both for his military leadership and utterly ruthless approach to warfare, Richard the Lionheart has become one of the greatest figures in European history, and his arms of three lions are still …

  6. Richard the Lionheart – History, Reign & Major …

    Jul 30, 2024 · Richard I of England, also known as Richard the Lionheart, reigned from 1189 to 1199. He was the sixth child of Eleanor of Aquitaine Upon his return to England, Richard faced the challenge of reasserting his authority.

  7. Richard the Lionheart l A Legendary Medieval King

  8. How did Richard the Lionheart die? And where is he buried?

  9. A Biography of Richard the Lionheart - ThoughtCo

    May 31, 2018 · Richard the Lionheart was the third son of King Henry II and Eleanor of Aquitaine, and although his eldest brother died young, the next in line, Henry, was named heir. Thus, Richard grew up with little realistic expectations …

  10. Richard I of England Timeline - World History Encyclopedia

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