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'''Richard I''' ([[ | '''Richard I''' ([[1189]]-[[1199]]), commonly known as ''Richard the Lionheart'' to Europeans and ''Melich Rich'' to Arabs, was a medieval King of [[England]] and Duke of [[Aquitaine]] at the height of the [[Plantagenet]]s power in England. He assumed the throne in 1189 and reigned until he died, although he spent only six months of ten year long reign in England, which is a mere 5% of his reign. His interests were not in [[England]] however, but in Aquitaine, where he finally died when a commoner shot him in the chest with an arrow. Richards legacy of chivalry is largely defined from this moment, as he pardoned the young man before he died. He is perhaps best known for his foray into the [[Holy Land]] and being the ultimate leader of the [[Third Crusade]]. His conflict with [[Saladin]] has been long regarded to be a romantic conflict, one which clearly demonstrated the virtues of [[chivalry]]. Upon investigation, however, it is obvious that atrocities were committed on both sides, and neither men can claim ultimate virtousness. | ||
Richard died in 1199, and he passed the throne on to his brother, [[John I]]. | Richard died in 1199, and he passed the throne on to his brother, [[John I]]. | ||
Revision as of 14:58, 1 August 2007
Richard I (1189-1199), commonly known as Richard the Lionheart to Europeans and Melich Rich to Arabs, was a medieval King of England and Duke of Aquitaine at the height of the Plantagenets power in England. He assumed the throne in 1189 and reigned until he died, although he spent only six months of ten year long reign in England, which is a mere 5% of his reign. His interests were not in England however, but in Aquitaine, where he finally died when a commoner shot him in the chest with an arrow. Richards legacy of chivalry is largely defined from this moment, as he pardoned the young man before he died. He is perhaps best known for his foray into the Holy Land and being the ultimate leader of the Third Crusade. His conflict with Saladin has been long regarded to be a romantic conflict, one which clearly demonstrated the virtues of chivalry. Upon investigation, however, it is obvious that atrocities were committed on both sides, and neither men can claim ultimate virtousness.
Richard died in 1199, and he passed the throne on to his brother, John I.
Popular Culture
Richard has been used as a character in fictional literature in works such as Robin Hood and Ivanhoe.