Richard the lionheart

Richard the Lionhearted

  • Birth
    Sep 8, 1157

    Birth

    He was born on September 8, 1157 in Beafort Palace, Exford, UK. He was the third surviving chlid of Henry II.
  • Learned the Trade
    Mar 9, 1168

    Learned the Trade

    His mother, Eleanor, goverened Poitou and Aquitaine with Richard at her side and her learned the trade of ruling from her.
  • King
    Sep 8, 1189

    King

    He became King of England after the death of his father, Henry II.
  • Embark on 3rd Crusaade
    Jul 4, 1190

    Embark on 3rd Crusaade

    He embarks on the Third Crusade, stopping at Sicily first.
  • Married
    May 12, 1191

    Married

    He marries Berengaria of Navarre
  • Captured
    Mar 9, 1192

    Captured

    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.
  • Released
    Mar 9, 1194

    Released

    The ransom is paid and Richard is released from captivity.
  • Death
    Apr 6, 1199

    Death

    On April 6, 1199 he is killed by an arrow in a battle at Chalus, France.