Richard I Biography

Richard I biography

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NAME: Richard I
OCCUPATION: Folk Hero, Military Leader, Political Leader, King
BIRTH DATE: August 08, 1157
DEATH DATE: April 06, 1199
PLACE OF BIRTH: Oxford, England

PLACE OF DEATH: Châlus, Limousin, France
Nickname: Richard the Lionheart
AKA: Richard Coeur de Lion

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Richard I of England, better known as Richard the Lionheart, is best known as a great military leader who remains a enduring iconic figure in England today.

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Richard I of England, better known as Richard the Lionheart, was the King of England from 1189 - 1199. By age 16, Richard was commanding his own army in a revolt against his father, and became a central Christian commander during the Third Crusade. He was seen as a hero by his subjects and remains an enduring iconic figure in England today.