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Richard The Lionhearted

  • Richard the Lionhearted is born
    Sep 8, 1157

    Richard the Lionhearted is born

    The birth date of Richard I is the 8th of September, 1157 AD.
  • Period: Sep 8, 1157 to Apr 6, 1199

    The Life of Richard the Lionhearted

    The life and events of Richard the Lionhearted.
  • Richard The Lionhearted becomes King
    Sep 3, 1189

    Richard The Lionhearted becomes King

    Richard the Lionhearted is crowned as king in Westminster Abbey
  • Richard The Lionhearted Embarks for The Third Crusade
    Jul 4, 1190

    Richard The Lionhearted Embarks for The Third Crusade

    Richard embarks for The Third Crusade, stopping at Sicily along the way. Richard was a key Christian leader in The Third Crusade.
  • Richards Brother John Begins to Plot Against Him
    Sep 15, 1190

    Richards Brother John Begins to Plot Against Him

    John begins to plot against Richard due to Richards poor choice of regents.
  • Truce of Richard and Saladin
    Sep 2, 1192

    Truce of Richard and Saladin

    King Richard and Saladin come to a conclusion that Christians were to be allowed into Jerusalem without pay, and that holy places could be freely accessed.
  • Richard is Captured by the Duke of Austria
    Dec 4, 1192

    Richard is Captured by the Duke of Austria

    The Duke of Austria captured Richard, as he was offended by him at an earlier time. The Duke demanded a extreme ransom for Richards freedom, one equivalent to twice the annual revenues of England.
  • Richard the Lionhearted Dies
    Apr 6, 1199

    Richard the Lionhearted Dies

    Richard the Lionhearted subdues to death on the 6th of April, 1199 AD.