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Richard Lionheart

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  • Sep 8, 1157

    Birth

    Birth
    Richard the Lionheart was born to King Henry II and Eleanor of Aquitaine. Richard had three older siblings - Henry, Matilda & William (died at birth). Later on, four younger siblings were born -Geoffrey, Joan, John and Lenora.
  • Apr 1, 1167

    Seperation of Parents

  • Apr 1, 1168

    Richard invested with the duchy of Aquitaine

  • Apr 1, 1172

    Richard invested with the duchy of Poitiers

  • Apr 1, 1179

    Richard takes Taillebourg

  • Apr 1, 1179

    Richard and his father attempted to subdue Henry the young King, Richard's brother

  • Jun 1, 1183

    Henry the Young King dies of dysentry

  • Jun 1, 1183

    Richard becomes heir to the throne

  • Apr 1, 1187

    Jerusalem is captured by Saladin

  • Nov 1, 1187

    Richard takes the cross

  • Apr 1, 1189

    Richard becomes King

  • Apr 1, 1189

    Queen Eleanor freed from prison and rules until Richard comes back

  • Jul 6, 1189

    King Henry I died

  • Sep 3, 1189

    Richard is crowned at Westminster Abbey

  • Dec 11, 1189

    Richard plans his crusades by selling castles and mansions

  • Apr 1, 1190

    John plots against Richard

  • Jul 4, 1190

    Richard embarks on the Third Crusade

    Richard's first stop was Sicily
  • May 6, 1191

    Richard sails to Cyprus

  • May 12, 1191

    Richard marries Queen Berengaria of Navarre

  • Jun 1, 1191

    Richard gains control of Cypress

  • Jun 6, 1191

    Richard arrived at Tyre and attacked Acre

  • Apr 6, 1199

    Death of Richard the Lionheart