Richard the Lionheart

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I. Richard was born in 1157. He's Richard Henry's son. Richard initiated a revolt against his father, and at the end of the rebellion, Richard reached an agreement with his father to govern England him. Richard lives in Normadia when his father is alive. Richard became king of England in 1189, after his father's death.

But Richard did not live much in England. For this reason Richard joined the Crusades. Richard conquered Sicily and Cyprus in the name of the Church and went to Jerusalem. Richard fought Saladin Eyyubi in Jerusalem. Richard defeated Saladin Eyyubi in the first battle. But Richard could not conquer Jerusalem because of the small number of his soldiers.

Richard has returned to England. He loved Richard because of the achievements of the people of England. And the people of England addressed Richard as Richard the Lionheart.

Richard passed away in 1199.