Richard I, the Lion-Heart
1157-1199
English king who led the Third Crusade to the Holy Land. Richard was the third son of Henry II and Eleanor of Aquitaine. At the age of 11, he was given control of h...
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Richard I (1157-1199), called the Lion-hearted, reigned as king of England from 1189 to 1199. He is famous for his exploits on the Third Crusade.Born on Sept. 8, 1157, Richard I was the third son of H...
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