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Richard I
He spent less than six months of his ten-year reign actually in England — and is still celebrated as one of its greatest medieval kings.
1157–1199
Life Journey
A warrior king driven by conflict, ambition, and reputation
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1157
Noble Birth
Richard was born into a powerful royal family, giving him access to lands in both England and France and shaping his future as a ruler and warrior.
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Feudalism and Medieval Society
From the estates of Charlemagne's empire to the flowering of Gothic cathedrals, this story explores how feudal hierarchies, manorial agriculture, and Church authority shaped the lives of kings, knights, and peasants alike.
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