Richard the Lionheart

Richard Plantagenet (Richard the Lionheart) was a king of England.He was born on September 8,1157,at Oxford.Richard was the third son of Henry II and Eleanor of Aquitaine.He had an older brother named Henry and two younger brothers named John and Geoffrey.When Richard was born,King Henry gave Richard the Duchy of Aquitaine which belonged to his mother Eleanor.So Richard's full name became Richard Plantagenet,Duke of Aquitaine. Richard grew up …

…land in France under Philip's rule.This led to many years of war with the French.Richard's spending to finance his campaigns nearly bankrupted his country and led to heavy taxation and a dissatisfaction with the crown.His frequent absences from home led to a decline in the power of the king and an increase in the power of his ministers.So,although Richard was a great warrior,he was not such a great king.