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Who was Richard I’s father?

King Henry II

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How long was Richard I king for?

A decade / 10 years

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Where did King Richard spend most of his reign fighting?

Jerusalem

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Who tried to pay to keep Richard in prison for longer?

His brother John

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Richard left Jerusalem to Sultan Saladin in order to keep his kingdom in Europe. Which two people were plotting against him?

His brother John and the king of France

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Who was Richard I’s mother?

Eleanor of Aquitaine

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What emblem (symbol/flag) is King Richard credited for introducing?

The 3 lions

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Who did King Richard form an alliance with to invade England and overthrow his father?

King Phillip of France

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What was Richard’s brothers’ nickname?

Bad King John

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What year was King Richard I caught in Vienna and sent to jail?

1192

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What year was Richard I born?

1157

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How long (roughly) did Richard spend in England during his reign?

6 months

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Who managed to pay Richard’s ransom?

His mother

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Despite falling ill, why did King Richard I have his men carry him on a stretcher to the frontlines?

To fight off the guards on the castle walls

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Where was Richard injured that lead to gangrene, causing his death?

His shoulder

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What language did Richard I speak?

French

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King Richard I was also the Duke of _____?

Normandy

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How long was Richard in prison for roughly?

14 months

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If men in medieval times did not volunteer to fight, what gift would women give them?

Wool

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Apparently, Richard forgave the boy who fired the crossbow at him and sent him away with how much money?

100 shillings

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Why was Richard nicknamed Lionheart?

Because of his fierce leadership

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When imprisoned, what was Richard’s ransom?

£100,000 of silver

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What was Richard’s motto that is still used the English monarchy today?

Dieu et mon droit

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In which city is Richard’s heart buried?

Rouen