All english school children learn about this great king who reigned from 1189-1199. He earned the title ‘coeur-de-lion’ or ‘lion heart’ as he was a brave soldier, a great crusader, and won many battles … Henry's eldest surviving son, richard i (reigned 1189-99), fulfilled his main ambition by going on crusade in 1190, leaving the ruling of england to others.

But the chronica majora adopted a later popular … Richard the lionheart reigned as king of england from 1189, when he inherited the throne from his father henry ii of england, until his death in 1199. When he came to the throne, at the age of thirty-two, the roman catholic church was again calling for a crusade to free the holy land from the infidel. After a period of years as a latin kingdom, jerusalem … Discover facts about the life of king richard i, also known as 'richard the lionheart'. Find out more about his crusades and eventual truce with saladin.

Discover facts about the life of king richard i, also known as 'richard the lionheart'. Find out more about his crusades and eventual truce with saladin.