Richard I

American  

noun

1. Richard the Lion-HeartedRichard Coeur de Lion, 1157–99, king of England 1189–99.

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Richard I British  

/ ˈrɪtʃəd /

noun

1. nicknamed Coeur de Lion or the Lion-Heart . 1157–99, king of England (1189–99); a leader of the third crusade (joining it in 1191). On his way home, he was captured in Austria (1192) and held to ransom. After a brief return to England, where he was crowned again (1194), he spent the rest of his life in France

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Example Sentences

Richard: I hope I am wrong but I do not see Isak being in a Newcastle shirt next season.

From BBC • Jul. 24, 2025

Despite his marriage to Berengaria of Navarre, Richard I was speculated to have been gay.

From Salon • Aug. 20, 2023

The music documentary “Little Richard: I Am Everything” screens Aug. 20 at Alki Playground; a week later, you can sing along with “The Wiz” on Aug. 27 at Volunteer Park.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 15, 2023

Plaschke: Yes, when the Chargers defense was gashed for a long third-down run by Jalen Richard, I thought that was the biggest play on that drive.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 11, 2022

“Tell Reverend Richard I said hi,” I said.

From "October Sky" by Homer Hickam