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Sep 8, 1157
BIRTH
Richard was born on 8th September 1157 in Oxford. He was the third son of Henry II. His mother was Eleanor of Aquitaine. -
Nov 26, 1173
REBELLION
He twice rebelled against his father.
He possessed considerable political and military ability. -
Feb 18, 1189
CORONATION
He became King of England in 1189. He appointed William Longchamp as Chancellor of England during his absence abroad. -
Jan 13, 1190
THIRD CRUSADE
As king, Richard's chief ambition was to join the Third Crusade. -
Dec 12, 1191
DETHORNE
William Longchamp was overthrown by Richard’s brother, John.
He reached Cyprus where he married Berengaria, daughter of the king of Navarre, on 12th May. -
Jun 14, 1192
KIDNAPPING
On his way back to England from Palestine, Richard was captured and handed over to Henry VI, Emperor of Germany. -
May 7, 1194
RELEASED
In February 1194, Richard was released from captivity. -
Oct 29, 1195
SECOND CORONATION
He returned at once to England and was crowned for a second time. Yet a month later he went to Normandy, never to return -
Aug 23, 1198
LAST YEARS
His last four years were spent in intermittent warfare against Philip II. -
Apr 6, 1199
DEATH
He died on 6th April. He was succeeded by his younger brother John.
