Richard I of England

King of England from 1189 to 1199 (1157–1199)
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Richard I of England
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Richard I of England

Summary

Richard I of England is a human[1]. He was born in Oxford[2]. He was born on September 8, 1157[3]. He died in Châlus[4]. He died on April 6, 1199[5]. He worked as a poet[6], composer[7], and monarch[8]. He has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[9]

Key Facts

  • Richard I of England was born in Oxford[2].
  • Richard I of England's place of birth was Beaumont Palace[10].
  • Richard I of England died in Châlus[4].
  • Richard I of England was born on September 8, 1157[3].
  • Richard I of England died on April 6, 1199[5].
  • Richard I of England is buried at Royal abbey of Fontevraud[11].
  • Richard I of England's father was Henry II of England[12].
  • Richard I of England's mother was Eleanor of Aquitaine[13].
  • Among Richard I of England's spouses was Berengaria of Navarre[14].
  • A child of Richard I of England was Philip of Cognac[15].
  • A child of Richard I of England was Fulk (?)[16].
  • Richard I of England held citizenship in Kingdom of England[17].
  • Richard I of England worked as a poet[6].
  • Richard I of England's professions included composer[7].
  • Richard I of England's professions included monarch[8].
  • Richard I of England held the position of monarch of England[18].
  • Richard I of England held the position of Duke of Normandy[19].
  • Richard I of England held the position of duke of Aquitaine[20].
  • Richard I of England held the position of Duke of Gascony[21].
  • Richard I of England held the position of king[22].
  • Richard I of England held the position of count of Anjou[23].
  • Richard I of England's religion is recorded as Catholicism[24].
  • Richard I of England is recorded as male[25].
  • Richard I of England's instance of is recorded as human[26].
  • Richard I of England's family is recorded as House of Plantagenet[27].

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Origins and Family

Recorded place of birth include Oxford[2], a county town[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1000[30] and Beaumont Palace[10], an English country house[31], in United Kingdom[32], founded in 1130[33]. Richard I of England was born on September 8, 1157[3]. His father was Henry II of England[12]. His mother was Eleanor of Aquitaine[13].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include poet[6], composer[7], and monarch[8]. Positions held include monarch of England[18], a historical position[34], in Kingdom of England[35], founded in 0871[36]; Duke of Normandy[19], a noble title[37]; duke of Aquitaine[20], a hereditary title[38]; Duke of Gascony[21], a noble title[39], founded in 0864[40]; king[22], a noble title[41]; and count of Anjou[23], a hereditary title[42], in Kingdom of France[43].

Personal Life

Richard I of England was married to Berengaria of Navarre[14]. Children include Philip of Cognac[15], of Kingdom of England[44] and Fulk (?)[16]. His religion is recorded as Catholicism[24].

Death and Burial

Richard I of England died on April 6, 1199[5]. He died in Châlus[4]. The cause of death was gangrene[45]. Burial took place at Royal abbey of Fontevraud[11].

Why It Matters

Richard I of England has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[9] He is known by 136 alternative names across languages and contexts.[46]

FAQs

Where was Richard I of England born?

Richard I of England's place of birth was Oxford[2].

Where did Richard I of England die?

Richard I of England passed away in Châlus[4].

Who were Richard I of England's parents?

Richard I of England's father was Henry II of England[12]. Richard I of England's mother was Eleanor of Aquitaine[13].

Who was Richard I of England married to?

Richard I of England's spouses include Berengaria of Navarre[14].

What did Richard I of England do for work?

Richard I of England worked as poet[6], composer[7], and monarch[8].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [10] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  3. [4] . Union List of Artist Names. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [25] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  7. [14] . Q75653886. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [17] . wikidata.org.
  9. [26] . wikidata.org.
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  11. [19] . wikidata.org.
  12. [20] . wikidata.org.
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  15. [23] . wikidata.org.
  16. [15] . wikidata.org.
  17. [16] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  18. [27] . wikidata.org.
  19. [6] . wikidata.org.
  20. [7] . Musicalics. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [8] . wikidata.org.
  22. [11] . wikidata.org.
  23. [24] . wikidata.org.
  24. [45] . wikidata.org.
  25. [3] . wikidata.org.
  26. [5] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [46] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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