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September 8, 1157 at Beaumont Place, Oxford
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Richard I becomes King of England upon the death of Henry II in July 6, 1189 aged 31 years
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he won victories at Cyprus, Acre, and Arsuf against Saladin, but failed to recover Jerusalem. While returning overland he was captured by the Duke of Austria, who handed him over to the emperor Henry VI. He was held prisoner until a large ransom was raised.
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Richard reaches an agreement with Saladin to guarantee Christians safe pilgrimage to Jerusalem
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On his way back to England from Palestine, Richard is captured and handed over to Henry VI, Emperor of Germany. Henry demands a ransom of 100,000 marks from England for Richard’s release from prison and the ransom is raised in England. Richard is released from captivity.
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While walking round the castle of Chalus when he was shot by a crossbowman. Although the bolt was removed it was not cleanly done and the wound quickly festered.(march 26)
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Richard died. He was succeeded by his younger brother, John.
(in april 6)
