King Richard the Lionheart

Richard was born on September 8, 1157 at Beaumount Palace. He had many siblings like- King John, who took the throne after Richard died, and Henry the Young King. Richard is most thought of as a Crusading King, because of his many trips to go crusading.

On one of his conquests he married Berengaria of Navarre, the daughter of King Sancho VI of Navarre. Once Richard married Berengaria he became king of Cyprus and she became Queen of England and of Cyprus as well. When Richard married Berengaria, he was already bethrothed to Alys. Berengaria didn't see England until after Richard's death.They were married on May 12, 1191.

Richard died on April 6th 1199 after being captured and killed during one of his crusades.

A 19th century portrait of Richard the Lionheart.