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Richard (5 January 1209 [2] – 2 April 1272) was an English prince who was King of the Romans from 1257 until his death in 1272. He was the second son of John, King of England, and Isabella, Countess of Angoulême. Richard was nominal Count of Poitou from 1225 to 1243, and he also held the title Earl of Cornwall since 1225.
5 January 1209 - 2 April 1272. The younger son of King John and Isabella of Angouleme, Richard Earl of Cornwall was born on 5 January 1209 at Winchester Castle and named in honour of his uncle King Richard the Lionheart. Richard Earl of Cornwall. Richard was but six years old when his father died and his elder brother Henry succeeded to the throne.
Richard of Cornwall and Tintagel. History. Tintagel in about 700. Medieval Tintagel. Richard of Cornwall and Tintagel. Description. Collection Highlights. Richard of Cornwall, King Arthur and Tintagel Castle. Why did one of the richest men in 13th-century Europe swap three manors for a rock?
Apr 4, 2024 · Richard (born Jan. 6, 1209, Winchester, Hampshire, Eng.—died April 2, 1272, Berkhampstead Castle, Hertfordshire) was the king of the Romans from 1256 to 1271, aspirant to the crown of the Holy Roman Empire. He was the second son of King John of England and was created Earl of Cornwall (May 30, 1227). Between 1227 and 1238 he frequently ...
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Richard was an English prince who was King of the Romans from 1257 until his death in 1272. He was the second son of John, King of England, and Isabella, Countess of Angoulême. Richard was nominal Count of Poitou from 1225 to 1243, and he also held the title Earl of Cornwall since 1225.
Richard, Earl of Cornwall (1209–1272) is a significant figure in the history of Berkhamsted Castle and in European history. Created Earl of Cornwall in 1227, he was the first of a long line of Earls – and then Dukes – associated with Berkhamsted.
Richard of Cornwall and Tintagel. History. Tintagel in about 700. Medieval Tintagel. Richard of Cornwall and Tintagel. Description. Collection Highlights. Richard of Cornwall, King Arthur and Tintagel Castle. Why did one of the richest men in 13th-century Europe swap three manors for a rock?
