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Sep 8, 1157
Birth
Richard was born on Sept. 8, 1157 at Beaumont Place, Oxford -
1189
Richard Leads Third Crusade
Richard set out to lead the Third Crusade with Philip of France -
1189
Richard Becomes King
Richard becomes king due to his father, King Henry II, dying -
1192
Richard gains Christians Access to the Holy Land
To end the Third Crusade, Saladin and Richard reach an agreement to allow Christians safe passage into the Holy Land -
1192
Richard is Captured
On the way back from the Third Crusade, Richard is captured and delivered to Henry VI, the Emperor of Germany. Henry VI demands a ransom of 100,000 marks from England for his release -
1194
Richard is Released
England raises the 100,000 marks that are are required to free him so Germany releases Richard. -
1195
Richard Leaves to Fight in France
After returning to England for a short period of time, Richard leaves his homeland to fight France but will never return -
Apr 6, 1199
Richard Dies
Richard is severely wounded by a crossbow bolt in Chalus, France and dies from that wound in Limousin, France on April 6 in 1199
