Richard the lionhearted

By usher70
  • Sep 8, 1157

    Birth.

    Birth.
    Richard I of England was born on September 8, 1157, at Beaumont Palace, Oxford. His father was Henry II of England and his mother was Eleanor of Aquitaine. He had 11 siblings.
  • Jun 5, 1189

    The day he became king of england.

    The day he became king of england.
    after defeating his father and making him surrender Richard became king of England on July 5th, 1189
  • 1190

    Joins the third Crusade

    Joins the third Crusade
    after becoming king of England Richard the lionheart decides to lead the crusade third with Fedrick I Barbossa and Philip II
  • 1191

    Richard orders to kill 2,500 Muslims

    Richard orders to kill 2,500 Muslims
    Richard decides to orders to execute 2,500 Muslims prisoners.
  • 1192

    Captured by germans

    Captured by germans
    On his way back home to England, he was ambushed by Germans and captured and turn into a prisoner. they kept him until England paid the ransom they asked for.
  • 1192

    released

    released
    after England paid off the ransom Richard came back defeated for losing the third crusade but was still looked up by for being brave and courageous.
  • Apr 6, 1199

    Death.

    Death.
    Richard the lionheart died on April 6, 1199, at Châlus, France from Gangrene.