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Third Crusade
The Third Crusade (1189-1192 CE) was launched to retake Jerusalem after its fall to the Muslim leader Saladin in 1187 CE. The Crusade was led by three European monarchs, hence its other name of 'the Kings' Crusade'. The three leaders were...
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Edward IV of England
Edward IV of England ruled as king from 1461 to 1470 CE and again from 1471 to 1483 CE. The Hundred Years' War (1337-1453 CE) had been lost by Edward's predecessor, Henry VI of England (1422-1461 CE & 1470-1471 CE), leaving Calais as the...
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Tomb of Richard I of England, Fontevraud Abbey
An effigy of Richard I of England (r. 1189 - 1199 CE), popularly known as Richard the Lionheart, from his tomb in Fontevraud Abbey in France.
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Effigy of Richard I of England
The effigy of Richard I of England (r. 1189-1199), also known as Richard the Lionheart (Cœur de Lion). Fontevraud Abbey, France.
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Tomb of Richard I's Heart, Rouen
A photo of a tomb in the Rouen Cathedral, containing the embalmed heart of Richard I of England (also known as Richard the Lionheart; r. 1189 - 1199 CE). In Rouen, France.
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Arms of Richard, Duke of York
The arms of Richard, Duke of York (l. 1411-1460 CE). Richard, the 3rd Duke of York, was a great-grandson of Edward III of England (r. 1327-1377 CE), hence his use of the royal arms (lions and fleur-de-lis).
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Poor Richard's Almanack
Poor Richard, 1739. An Almanack for the Year of Christ 1739, written by Benjamin Franklin under the pseudonym Richard Saunders, 1739.
Library of Congress, Washington D.C.
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Coin of Richard Lionheart
Official coin of King Richard I Lionheart (reigned 1189-1199 CE), struck in 1195 CE in Issoudun (formerly Exoldunum). The obverse is inscribed RICARD'REX ("KING RICHARD"). The reverse reverse is inscribed EXOLDUNI ("FROM ISSOUDUN"). (British...
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Skeleton of Richard III of England
The skeleton identified by researchers from the University of Leicester as that of Richard III of England (r. 1483-1485 CE). The skeleton was excavated from the ruins of Greyfriars Abbey, then beneath a car park in Leicester in 2012 CE. (Image...
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The Entry of Richard & Bolingbroke into London
"The Entry of Richard and Bolingbroke into London" by James Northcote ((1746–1831 CE). The painting depicts Henry IV of England (left; r. 1399-1413 CE) entering London with Richard II of England (right; r. 1377 - 1399 CE) as his captive...
