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He was born on September 8, 1157 in Beafort Palace, Exford, UK. He was the third surviving chlid of Henry II.
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His mother, Eleanor, goverened Poitou and Aquitaine with Richard at her side and her learned the trade of ruling from her.
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He became King of England after the death of his father, Henry II.
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He embarks on the Third Crusade, stopping at Sicily first.
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He marries Berengaria of Navarre
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In 1192 Richard is captured and brought to Fenry VI, EMproer of German, and Henry demands a ransom of 100,000 marks in exchange for Richard's relaease form prison.
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The ransom is paid and Richard is released from captivity.
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On April 6, 1199 he is killed by an arrow in a battle at Chalus, France.