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Richard I (28 August 932 – 20 November 996), also known as Richard the Fearless (French: Richard Sans-Peur; Old Norse: Jarl Rikard), was the count of Rouen from 942 to 996.
- 17 December 942 – 20 November 996
- House of Normandy
Apr 4, 2024 · Richard I (born c. 932—died 996) was the duke of Normandy (942–996), son of William I Longsword. Louis IV of France took the boy-duke into his protective custody, apparently intent upon reuniting Normandy to the crown’s domains, but in 945 Louis was captured by the Normans, and Richard was returned to his people.
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Richard I of Normandy (933–996), also known as Richard the Fearless (French, Sans Peur), was the "Duke of Normandy" from 942 to 996. 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.
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 ...
- How did Richard I become king of England?When his brother Henry died, Richard I became heir to the throne of England, and King Henry II asked Richard to yield Aquitaine to his brother John...
- What was Richard I like as a king?Richard I spent little time in England during his reign as king. Rather than planning for the future of the English monarchy, he put everything up...
- What happened to Richard I on his way back to England from the Crusade?Sailing home via the Adriatic, Richard I was captured and imprisoned in the castle of Duke Leopold of Austria, whom he had insulted during the Crus...
- How did Richard I die?Richard I spent the last years of his life in France. In 1199 he was fatally wounded while besieging the castle of the vicomte of Limoges, who had...
Reign: 3rd September 1189 – 6th April 1199. Parents: Henry II and Eleanor of Aquitaine. Predecessor: Henry II (father) Successor: John (brother) Spouse: Berengaria of Navarre. Children: Philip of Cognac (illegitimate) Royal House: Plantagenet / Normandy. Image: Statue of Richard the Lionheart.
Richard I (28 August 932 – 20 November 996), also known as Richard the Fearless (French: Richard Sans-Peur; Old Norse: Jarl Rikard ), was the count of Rouen from 942 to 996.
Feb 17, 2011 · BBC - History - British History in depth: King John and Richard I: Brothers and Rivals. King John and Richard I: Brothers and Rivals. By Dr Mike Ibeji. Last updated 2011-02-17. Richard I...
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