Life and government in England, 1189-1216 (Edexcel GCSE History): Flashcards
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Richard I's coronation date
Richard I's coronation date
3 September 1189
Richard I's birth year
Richard I's birth year
1157
Richard I's nickname
Richard I's nickname
Coeur de Lion (Lionheart)
Reason for Richard's Lionheart nickname
Reason for Richard's Lionheart nickname
Exceptional military prowess and courage in battle
Richard's title before becoming king
Richard's title before becoming king
Duke of Aquitaine since 1172
Title Richard gave to brother John
Title Richard gave to brother John
Count of Mortain
Title Richard gave to half-brother Geoffrey
Title Richard gave to half-brother Geoffrey
Archbishop of York
Banishment period for John & Geoffrey
Banishment period for John & Geoffrey
Three years
Richard's agreement with William the Lion
Richard's agreement with William the Lion
Scotland separate, no homage needed
Administrator Richard appointed for his absence
Administrator Richard appointed for his absence
William Longchamp
Date of Richard I's death
Date of Richard I's death
6 April 1199
Richard's named heir on deathbed
Richard's named heir on deathbed
John (his brother)
Rival claimant to throne after Richard
Rival claimant to throne after Richard
Arthur (Richard's nephew, son of Geoffrey)
Time Richard spent in England during reign
Time Richard spent in England during reign
Six months of ten-year reign
Principle causing succession crisis
Principle causing succession crisis
Primogeniture