Richard I

The Lion-Hearted

Born:  1157, in Bordeaux, Aquitaine, France.

Parents:  Henry II and Eleanor of Aquitaine.

Siblings:  John.

Other:  Ruled from 1189 to 1199.  French form of his name is Richard Coeur de Lion.
    (Quoting the World Book Encyclopedia, published in 1978.)  During his entire reign, Richard spent little more than six months in England, and he performed no real service for the good of his country.  He was a brave and vigorous man, sometimes cruel, but often gallant and generous.  He was a troubadour (lyric poet), and some of his songs have been preserved.

Died:  1199, during the siege of a French castle.

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