Richard’s rise to power began in his teenage years. In 1169, he was invested as the Earl of Poitou and the Duke of Aquitaine, titles that …
Richard the Lionheart is best remembered for his role in the Third Crusade (1189-1192), a military expedition to reclaim Jerusalem from Muslim control. He sold lands …
Richard the Lionheart’s life came to a sudden end in 1199 while besieging the small castle of Châlus-Chabrol in central France. At the time, Richard was …