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Sep 8, 1157
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.
after defeating his father and making him surrender Richard became king of England on July 5th, 1189 -
1190
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 decides to orders to execute 2,500 Muslims prisoners. -
1192
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
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.
Richard the lionheart died on April 6, 1199, at Châlus, France from Gangrene.