Timeline of Richard the Lionhearted

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  • Sep 8, 1157

    Birth

    Birth
    This was the date of King Richard I's birth.
  • Sep 3, 1189

    Richards Crowning

    Richards Crowning
    On September 3rd, Richard was crowned in Westminster Abbey.
  • Dec 11, 1189

    Crusade Planning

    Crusade Planning
    King Richard began planning for the third crusade by selling mansions and castle, stating "If I would have found a buyer I would have sold London itself.".
  • Jul 4, 1190

    The Third Crusade

    The Third Crusade
    This is the date when King Richard embarked on the third crusade to retake the holy land from Muslim power.
  • Dec 19, 1192

    King's Capture

    King's Capture
    Travelling through Austria in disguise, he was captured by the duke of Austria, whom he had offended at the siege of Acre. The king regained his liberty only by paying a ransom equivalent to more than twice the annual revenues of England.
  • Feb 4, 1196

    Freeing of King Richard

    Freeing of King Richard
    The day in which the King's ransom was paid and the King was released from Austrian imprisonment.
  • Apr 6, 1199

    Death

    Death
    This is the day in which Richard the Lionhearted passed away.