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Richard the Lionhearted

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  • Sep 8, 1157

    Richard the Lionhearted

    Richard the Lionhearted
    Richard the Lionhearted was born
  • 1168

    1168 C.E

    1168 C.E
    At age 11, Richard was given the state of Aquitaine in southwestern France.
  • 1189

    Richard the Lionheart becomes King

    Richard the Lionheart becomes King
    After Henry II died, Richard the Lionhearted became the King of England since both of his brothers end up dying. He was crowned in Westminster, Abbey in September 1189.
  • Jan 20, 1190

    Richard the Lionhearted joins the third Crusade

    Richard the Lionhearted joins the third Crusade
    1 year after becoming King, Richard set out with King Philip II, of France. Their job was to lead the third crusade in the fight for control over the holy land. During this crusade they had many victories including conquering Cyprus.
  • May 12, 1191

    Richard the Lionhearted is married

    Richard the Lionhearted is married
    Richard the lionheart was married on May 12, 1191 to Berengaria of Navarre. He was married on the island of Cyprus.
  • 1192

    Richard the Lionheart fails

    Richard the Lionheart fails
    Richard the Lionheart had accomplished the goal of positioning his army within Jerusalem, with the goal of retaking the city from Saladin which was the main point of the crusade. But he was unsuccessful. In 1192, Richard and Saladin had reached an agreement which allowed access to the city for Christians but not possession of the city.
  • Apr 6, 1199

    Richard the Lionheart dies

    Richard the Lionheart dies
    After leaving from England, Richard spent the last five years of his life fighting over French territories against Philip II. Richard claimed the land was his or his families. On April 6th, 1199 he died from an arrow while watching the siege of a castle.