Richard, the 'Lionheart', was born on 8th September 1157 at Oxford, son of Henry II and Eleanor of Aquitaine. He joined the Third Crusade to the Holy Land but returned to England when he heard ...

The aging King Henry II has chosen his son Richard to lead England in the coming war against ... and the legend of Richard the Lionheart is born.

Professor Robert Bartlett: King Richard the Lionheart had survived 10 violent ... With France lost, John was determined to tighten his grip on England. He dispossessed barons who opposed him ...

English King Richard the Lionheart is said to have served it to guests at his 1191 wedding in Cyprus. And 14th century Mayor of London Henry Picard reputedly indulged the leaders of England ...