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Sep 8, 1157
Birth
He was born on September 8, 1157 in Beafort Palace, Exford, UK. He was the third surviving chlid of Henry II. -
Mar 9, 1168
Learned the Trade
His mother, Eleanor, goverened Poitou and Aquitaine with Richard at her side and her learned the trade of ruling from her. -
Sep 8, 1189
King
He became King of England after the death of his father, Henry II. -
Jul 4, 1190
Embark on 3rd Crusaade
He embarks on the Third Crusade, stopping at Sicily first. -
May 12, 1191
Married
He marries Berengaria of Navarre -
Mar 9, 1192
Captured
In 1192 Richard is captured and brought to Fenry VI, EMproer of German, and Henry demands a ransom of 100,000 marks in exchange for Richard's relaease form prison. -
Mar 9, 1194
Released
The ransom is paid and Richard is released from captivity. -
Apr 6, 1199
Death
On April 6, 1199 he is killed by an arrow in a battle at Chalus, France.