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Richard the Lionheart - King of England
King Richard I of England was renowned for his courage and chivalry. These resources will help you find in-depth information on his life and reign.
King Richard I of England
This profile of Richard offers significant facts, dates, and links to further resources, and is part of our Who's Who in Medieval History resource.
Richard the Lionheart
A four-page biography of King Richard I of England by your Guide.
Richard the Lionheart in Print
Books about King Richard I of England and his military career.
Richard the Lionheart Image Gallery
A collection of images of King Richard I of England, including period manuscript illuminations and his tomb at Fontevraud.
Richard the Lionheart Quiz
The Quiz of the Day for January 3 is about Richard the Lionheart. Five quick questions cover the crusader-king's life.
Richard I, King of England
Fairly substantive biography by Herbert Thurston at the Catholic Encyclopedia.
Richard I Coeur de Lion (1189-99 AD)
Concise bio at Britannia Internet magazine.
King Richard I - The Lionheart
Brief bio at Templarhistory.org is accompanied by a YouTube video about the life of Richard I and his involvement in the Third Crusade.
King Richard I of England Versus King Philip II Augustus
Extensive look at the conflict that occupied Richard's last years, by Simon Rees at Military History Magazine, online at TheHistoryNet.
England During the Crusades: Richard I (1189-1199)
Concise overview of the political situation in England during Richard's reign, by Dr. E.L. Skip Knox at Boise State University.
Roger of Hoveden: The Order of Coronation of Richard I, 1189
Modern English translation of Roger's description of Richard's coronation, made available at Paul Halsall's Medieval Sourcebook.
Richard the Lionheart Makes Peace with Saladin, 1192
Brundage's translation of the contemporary chronicle, at Paul Halsall's Medieval Sourcebook.