Richard the Lion-Hearted
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In the legend of Robin Hood (see also Robin Hood), Robin and his men are loyal to the absent King Richard, rather than to his brother, Prince John.
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Henry was succeeded first by his son Richard the Lion-Hearted, hero of the Third Crusade.
From Textbooks ● Jan. 1, 2012
Later, as queen of England, Eleanor was the mother of two kings, Richard the Lion-Hearted and John.
From Textbooks ● Jan. 1, 2012
Richard the Lion-Hearted created another law in 1190 or so.
From Seattle Times ● Nov. 25, 2011
And although Richard the Lion-Hearted bested Saladin in battle after battle, he could not wrest the Holy City from him, and he returned to Europe.
From Time Magazine Archive
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Other troubadours followed, and found a home in the court of Richard the Lion-Hearted, who himself entered the ranks of the poets.
From English Verse Specimens Illustrating its Principles and History by Alden, Raymond MacDonald
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