Richard the Lionhearted

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  • Sep 8, 1157

    Birth

    Richard the Lionhearted was born. Parents were King Henry II and Eleanor of Aquitaine. He was one of four boys and he had three sisters.
  • Jan 1, 1168

    Duchy of Aquitaine

    He was invested with the duchy of Aquitaine in the church of Saint Hillairewhen he was only 14.
  • Jan 1, 1172

    Duchy of Poitiers

    He was invested with the Duchy of Poitiers at age eighteen.
  • Jun 1, 1183

    Death in the Family

    Henry the II died of dysentary. Richard became heir to the throne.
  • Jul 6, 1189

    Took the Throne

    He was 31 years old when he took the throne for himself and reigned for 9 years, 8 months, and 30 days. Or until he died.
  • Jul 4, 1190

    Third Crusade

    He embarks on an adventure for the Third Crusade. He first stops at Sicily.
  • Apr 6, 1199

    Death

    He died and was succeeded by his borther, John. He had two sons and was 41 years old.