King Richard 1 was born Beaumont Place, Oxford, September 6, 1157.
He was King of England and ruler of the Angevin Empire from 6 July 1189 until his death.
He was known as Richard the Lionheart, or Coeur de Lion.
Ascended the Throne : July 6, 1189.
Coronation : Westminster Abbey, 2/3 September, 1189.
Married : Berengaria, Daughter of Sancho V of Navarre.
Children : Two illegitimate sons.
King Richard 1 died Limousin, April 6, 1199.
King Richard 1 was buried in Fontrevault Abbey.
Richard was a central Christian commander during the Third Crusade.
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