Richard the Lionhearted

  • Sep 8, 1157

    Birthdate

  • Nov 9, 1168

    Richard is given the state of Aquitaine in southwest France

    This was his mother's inheritance
  • 1189

    Richard becomes the king of England

    Richard becomes the king of England
    His father died, Richard is taking his place
  • 1192

    King Richard and King Phillip of France team up together for the third crusade

    King Richard and King Phillip of France team up together for the third crusade
    Richard has lots of victories during this war. He conquered Cyprus.
  • 1193

    He was captured

    Duke of Austria captured him, and he was held by Henry VI of Rome. England paid his ransom.
  • 1196

    Went to France to fight

    Went to France to fight
    He fought Phillip II because he believed some French areas were his or his families. Last 5 years of his life he was not in England
  • 1199

    Richard dies

    Cause if an arrow wound