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Richard the Lionhearted was born. Parents were King Henry II and Eleanor of Aquitaine. He was one of four boys and he had three sisters.
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He was invested with the duchy of Aquitaine in the church of Saint Hillairewhen he was only 14.
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He was invested with the Duchy of Poitiers at age eighteen.
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Henry the II died of dysentary. Richard became heir to the throne.
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He was 31 years old when he took the throne for himself and reigned for 9 years, 8 months, and 30 days. Or until he died.
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He embarks on an adventure for the Third Crusade. He first stops at Sicily.
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He died and was succeeded by his borther, John. He had two sons and was 41 years old.