Richard the Lionheart | History Anecdotes for Teachers

RICHARD THE LIONHEART’S DEATH

In 1199, Richard the Lionheart was besieging a castle in France because he heard it contained great wealth (it didn’t) and he was in need of money. On March 26, he was out scouting the castle when one of the defenders fired a crossbow at him from the Read more…

By admin, 3 yearsMarch 26, 2022 ago

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FACTS ABOUT RICHARD THE LIONHEART

His famous nickname was Richard Couer de Lion, which translates to Richard the Lionheart, not Lionhearted. He was born in 1157. He was the third son of Henry II of England and Eleanor of Aquitaine. He was born in England, but he probably never learned to speak English. The royal Read more…

By admin, 4 yearsSeptember 3, 2020 ago