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Born on September 8, 1157 at Beaumont Palace, Oxford, England. His father was King Henry II. His mother was Eleanor of Aquatine. He was the third son in his family, so it was unlikely that he would become king.
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The civil war in Denmark ended with the Battle of Grathe. The former king, King Sweyn III was killed. The new king was Vlademar I.
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In the year 1165 the Pope returned frome exile back to Rome. The pope at that time was Pope Alexander III. He was in exile in Campania by Oddone Frangipane.
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Eleanor of Aquatine and Henrey II seperated in 1167. RIchard went to go live with his mother in Aquatine. Richard hardly spent any time in England.
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Richard becomes the duke of Aquatine in 1172. He was only 15 years old at the time. Richard enjoyed being in Aquatine more
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The first windmill in Europe was built in the 1180's. The windmill was built in Normandy. This was a historic event because it started wind power in Europe and it was the first windmill ever built.
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This battle was held on fought on September 14, 1180. This battle was in Japan. This battle was to become the shogun of Japan.
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On August 6, 1181 chinese and japanese astronomers witnessed a supernove. THe supernova is no known as SN 1181. It was visible in the sky for about 185 days.
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On August 15, 1185 the cave city of Vardiza was built. It was created by Queen Tamar. The cave city was built in present day Georgia.
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After Henry II, Richard became the king of England. Richard was originally the third son and so was unlikely to become king. Both of Richard's brothers end up dying so Richard becomes king. He was crowned in Westminster, Abbey in the September of 1189. (Exact Date Unknown.)
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Richard the LionHearted joined in the third crusade. A crusade is a "holy war." When he went into battle he had no heir and has not married. After many battles they signed a truce in 1192.(Exact Date Unknown.)
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Richard the Lionheart got married on May 12,1191. Richard the Lionheart got married to Berengaria of Navarre. He was married on the island of Cyprus. Richard did not end up having any kids.
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On September 1,1191 Richard the Lionhearted defeated Saladin at the battle of Acre Richard then tried to make a peace treaty, but it was denied by Saladin. Near the end of the year conditions got worse and Saladin began to consider a peace negotiation.
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Richard the Lionheart and Saladin finally make a truce. THe Christians were allowed to visit the holy lands without any tribute. However the muslims would remain in control of Jerusalem. King Richard never gains control of the holy lands.
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In the December of 1192 King Richard was captured in Austria. He was traveling thruough Austria in disguise when the diku of Austria captured him. Richard had offended the Duke of Austria in the battle of Acre. The price for King Richard the linheart's release was twice the annual revenues of England.
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Died on April 6, 1199 at Chalus in Limousin and was buried at Fontevraud Abbey. He died while he was in battle, the way he probably would have wanted to die. He died from a shot by a crossbow. He was 41 years old when he died.
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