Search results
Results from the WOW.Com Content Network
Richard I (8 September 1157 – 6 April 1199), known as Richard Cœur de Lion (Norman French: Quor de Lion) [1] [2] or Richard the Lionheart because of his reputation as a great military leader and warrior, [3] [4] [5] was King of England from 1189 until his death in 1199.
Who was Richard the Lionheart? Profile of Richard I. See all videos for this article. Richard I (born September 8, 1157, Oxford, England—died April 6, 1199, Châlus, duchy of Aquitaine) was the duke of Aquitaine (from 1168) and of Poitiers (from 1172) and king of England, duke of Normandy, and count of Anjou (1189–99).
All English school children learn about this great king who reigned from 1189-1199. He earned the title ‘Coeur-de-Lion’ or ‘Lion Heart’ as he was a brave soldier, a great crusader, and won many battles against Saladin, the leader of the Muslims who were occupying Jerusalem at that time.
10 Facts About Richard the Lionheart. Laura Mackenzie. 11 Jul 2018. As one of the few English monarchs known by a sobriquet, it is perhaps unsurprising that Richard the Lionheart’s reputation and legacy had been widely mythologised and oversimplified.
A legend in his own lifetime, famed both for his military leadership and utterly ruthless approach to warfare, Richard the Lionheart has become one of the greatest figures in European history, and his arms of three lions are still used by the British royal family today.
Richard the Lionheart was the third son of King Henry II and Eleanor of Aquitaine, and although his eldest brother died young, the next in line, Henry, was named heir. Thus, Richard grew up with little realistic expectations of achieving the English throne.
Richard I of England, also known as Richard the Lionheart, reigned from 1189 to 1199. He was the sixth child of Eleanor of Aquitaine Upon his return to England, Richard faced the challenge of reasserting his authority.