Richard's return and capture (Edexcel GCSE History): Flashcards
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Date Richard I left Holy Land
Date Richard I left Holy Land
9 October 1192
Crusade Richard I was returning from
Crusade Richard I was returning from
Third Crusade
Where Richard's ship wrecked (Nov 1192)
Where Richard's ship wrecked (Nov 1192)
Northern Adriatic coast
Who initially captured Richard near Vienna
Who initially captured Richard near Vienna
Duke Leopold of Austria
Why Leopold had grudge against Richard
Why Leopold had grudge against Richard
Richard insulted him at siege of Acre
Who Leopold handed Richard to
Who Leopold handed Richard to
Henry VI, Holy Roman Emperor
Ransom demand in marks
Ransom demand in marks
100,000 marks
Ransom demand in pounds (£)
Ransom demand in pounds (£)
£60,000
Ransom vs England's annual royal income
Ransom vs England's annual royal income
2-3 times annual income
Who organized ransom fundraising
Who organized ransom fundraising
Eleanor of Aquitaine & leading nobles
Time taken to raise ransom
Time taken to raise ransom
Six months
Tax rate on income & moveable possessions
Tax rate on income & moveable possessions
25%
Date of Richard's release
Date of Richard's release
4 February 1194
Duration of Richard's captivity
Duration of Richard's captivity
Over a year