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  1. Apr 4, 2024 · Richard I (born September 8, 1157, Oxford, England—died April 6, 1199, Châlus, duchy of Aquitaine) was the duke of Aquitaine (from 1168) and of Poitiers (from 1172) and king of England, duke of Normandy, and count of Anjou (1189–99). His knightly manner and his prowess in the Third Crusade (1189–92) made him a popular king in his own ...

  2. Jul 1, 2020 · Here are the top 10 facts about Richard I of Normandy. 1. Richard I grandfather was the first Ruler of Normandy. Richard I of Normandy was the grandson to Rollo, a Viking, who became the first ruler of Normandy in northern France. Rollo was known as the first Duke of Normandy, his son, William Longsword was the count while Richard I had the ...

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  4. Richard I is an iconic figure in British history, and remains a well respected ruler in both England and France. During his time as ruler, Richard was not only King of England, but also the Duke of Normandy, Duke of Aquitaine, Duke of Gascony, Lord of Cyprus, Count of Poiters, Count of Anjou, Maine and Nantes and the Overlord of Brittany.

  5. Richard I of Normandy (933–996), also known as Richard the Fearless (French, Sans Peur ), was the "Duke of Normandy" from 942 to 996. [a] Richard made Normandy into a feudal society where he owned all the land. His followers held on to the lands given them by remaining loyal to him. He made Normandy a much stronger a power in western France.

  6. Richard I. King Richard I. Born: September 8, 1157. Oxford, Oxfordshire, England. Reign: July 6, 1189 - April 6, 1199 (9 years) Died: April 6, 1199. Chalus, Limousin, France (Age 41) Biography. Prince Richard Plantagenet was born the second surviving son of King Henry II of England and Eleanor of Aquitaine on September 8, 1157.

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