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Guide Note:
Richard I, the Lionheart (or Couer de Lion) was a Christian King of England who led the Third Crusade in an effort to reclaim Jerusalem from Saladin, the Sultan of Egypt and Syria. He was the third son born to Henry II and Eleanor of Aquitaine and was never expected to ascend the throne. -
Brief Biography
One of the most legendary Kings of England, Richard was born in England, but left the country with his mother, Eleanor, after his parents separated. In subsequent years, Richard battled his father, Henry II, for the throne, finally winning it in 1189. Upon his coronation in 1189 anti-Semitic violence broke out across England, as Richard I was a self-professed crusader who sought to regain Jerusalem for Christendom. After becoming King, Richard I began making immediate plans to retake Jerusalem by raising funds and recruiting forces. In 1191, Richard reached Jerusalem and defeated Saladin; the two came to an agreement whereby Jerusalem would be ruled by Muslims, but would allow Christian pilgrimages. Upon his return, in 1194, Richard went to war with the French King Philip II, and in 1199, he was felled by an arrow and died soon afterward. -
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Richard I The Lionheart Questions
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Does anyone have the Natasha Richard family statement? 3 Answershttp://images.eonline.com/eol_images/Entire_Site/20090318/293.richardson.natasha2.031909.jpg From http://www.news.com.au/dailytelegraph/story/0,22049,25209804-5... read more -
What does a special envoy or special representative (i.e. Richard Holbrooke) actually do? 2 AnswersHe is a diplomat.Day to day, they oversee peace talks, handle issues of peace-making, trade, war, economics and culture. International treaties are usually nego... read more -
What should happen to Mayumi Heene and Richard Heene for creating the balloon boy hoax? 16 AnswersI think they should be responsible for the resources that were used. Prison time should be waived in lieu of public service, i.e. repairing the recently plowed... read more
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Richard I, the Lionheart Timeline
- 1157, September 8: Born
- 1173: Joined revolt against his father
- 1183: Henry III, the Young King died
- 1189: Defeated his father at Ballans then was Crowned King
- 1190: Set out on the Third Crusade
- 1191: Signed treaty with Phillip and Tancred and Married Berengaria
- 1192: Made Settlement and truce with Saladin then was captured by Leopold V of Austria
- 1194, February 4: Released after his mother paid ransom
- 1199, April 6: Died from infection
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Richard I, the Lionheart Satire and Trivia
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- Time: With a Little Help from Our Friends
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