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.