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Richard I Of England Collection

Richard I, also known as Richard the Lionheart, was a formidable monarch of England, born in 1157

Background imageRichard I Of England Collection: Richard the Lionheart sailing (From 'Li rommans de Godefroy de Buillon et de Salehadin'), 1337

Richard the Lionheart sailing (From "Li rommans de Godefroy de Buillon et de Salehadin"), 1337. Found in the collection of the Bibliotheque Nationale de France

Background imageRichard I Of England Collection: Victory of Richard the Lionheart over Philip Augustus in 1198

Victory of Richard the Lionheart over Philip Augustus in 1198. Miniature from the Historia by William of Tyre, 1460s. Found in the collection of the Bibliotheque de Geneve

Background imageRichard I Of England Collection: The Seal of Richard the Lionheart, England, Historical, digital reproduction of an original

The Seal of Richard the Lionheart, England, Historical, digital reproduction of an original from the 19th century
7279790 The Seal of Richard the Lionheart, England, Historical, digital reproduction of an original from the 19th century by Unknown Artist

Background imageRichard I Of England Collection: Blondel in front of the prison of Richard I of England, born 1155

Blondel in front of the prison of Richard I of England, born 1155
7279766 Blondel in front of the prison of Richard I of England, born 1155 by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Blondel in front of the prison of Richard I of England)

Background imageRichard I Of England Collection: Richard the Lionheart

Richard the Lionheart
7286231 Richard the Lionheart; Private Collection; (add.info.: A spectacularly exaggerated drawing of Richard the Lionheart)

Background imageRichard I Of England Collection: Richard I the Lionheart, 1841. Creator: Blondel, Merry-Joseph (1781-1853)

Richard I the Lionheart, 1841. Creator: Blondel, Merry-Joseph (1781-1853)
Richard I the Lionheart, 1841. Found in the Collection of the Musee de l Histoire de France, Chateau de Versailles

Background imageRichard I Of England Collection: Richard I the Lionheart (From the Historia Anglorum, Chronica majora). Artist: Paris, Matthew (c)

Richard I the Lionheart (From the Historia Anglorum, Chronica majora). Artist: Paris, Matthew (c. 1200-1259)
Richard I the Lionheart (From the Historia Anglorum, Chronica majora). Found in the collection of British Library

Background imageRichard I Of England Collection: Richard I the Lionheart, 1813. Artist: Betton & Evans of Shrewsbury

Richard I the Lionheart, 1813. Artist: Betton & Evans of Shrewsbury (active First Half of 19th cen. )
Richard I the Lionheart, 1813. Found in the collection of the Lichfield Heritage Centre

Background imageRichard I Of England Collection: English king Richard I Lionheart conquered the island of Cyprus in 1191

English king Richard I Lionheart conquered the island of Cyprus in 1191. Miniature from the Historia by William of Tyre, 1460s. Found in the collection of the Bibliotheque de Geneve

Background imageRichard I Of England Collection: Tomb of King Richard Lionheart

Tomb of King Richard Lionheart
Illustration of an effigy of King Richard I of England (1157 - 1199) at Fontevraud Abbey in Anjou, France, where most of the Kings body is buried

Background imageRichard I Of England Collection: King Richard I and crusaders

King Richard I and crusaders
Richard I was King of England from 6 July 1189 until his death in 1199 and was a central Christian commander during the Third Crusade



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Richard I, also known as Richard the Lionheart, was a formidable monarch of England, born in 1157. Known for his bravery and military prowess, Richard's reign was marked by significant conquests and conflicts. In 1198, he achieved a major victory over Philip Augustus of France, as depicted in this miniature from the Historia by William of Tyre. Richard's seal, featuring three lions, symbolized his strength and courage. The legend of Blondel, a troubadour who sang to Richard while he was imprisoned in Austria, adds to the king's intriguing legend. Richard's orders for the massacre of Saracen prisoners during the Third Crusade remain a controversial aspect of his legacy. In 1191, he conquered the island of Cyprus, as shown in this miniature from the Historia. Richard's tomb, located in Fontevraud Abbey in France, is a testament to his enduring impact on history. This 1841 painting by Merry-Joseph Blondel depicts Richard with his crusaders.