Richard the Lionheart: The Warrior King Richard I, also known as Richard the Lionheart or Richard Cœur de Lion, was one of England’s most famous monarchs, renowned for his military prowess and crusading exploits. Born on September 8, 1157, in Oxford, England, Richard was the third son of King Henry II and Eleanor of Aquitaine. Despite not being the initial heir to the throne, he would go on to become a legendary figure in English history, ruling from 1189 until his death in 1199. | Dark Ages His