That really depends on your point of view. I think it is accepted that in terms of being warlike that Richard was the more aggressive, but whether that makes him a good or bad king is difficult to prove. Similarly John appears to be manipulated by circumstances by the barons in England at the time. But apparrently during his reign King Richard was only in England for less than 1 year, so the effects of English politics affected him only in a limited way. Richard was busy campaining in Palestine & imprisoned in Bohemia ? or somewhere. A huge ransom was paid for his release. It remains that Richard Lionheart as far more Richard Coer de Leon, more french than English.
this is also true, that Richard the 'lionheart' did not speak a word of English so calling him an English king over a french one would be completely unnecessary.
Another answer: King Richard cut a dashing figure as he made his trip around England and then vanished to the Holy Land. John then took over and raised taxes, and raised taxes, and raised taxes. While not an especially good administrator, King Richard kept his word and ruled briefly. King John was otherwise. King John repudiated the Magna Carta he signed at Runnymede. He then fined the Barons that made him sign it. John was one of the worst kings England ever had. John's real problem was that people compared him to his father, Henry II. King Henry wanted England prosperous and established policies that would make England that way. King John threatened to undo his father's work.
Being a "better" king is a matter of opinion, but the general views are that Richard was better than John, because John was a very selfish king who cared nothing for the people, but rather for his own personal riches.
King John, the brother of Richard I (Richard the Lionheart).
The Robin Hood stories are partly legend and there is some debate about whether Robin Hood is one person or an amalgamation of several historical characters. It is assumed that the King Richard in the Robin hood stories is "Richard Coeur de Leon" or Richard the Lionheart and his family name was Plantagenet. His younger brother John, succeeded him upon his death.
his brother is called john
They were brothers
Richard the lion hearted
King John, the brother of Richard I (Richard the Lionheart).
King John succeeded his brother King Richard (Richard the Lionheart) in 1199.
He was his childless brother King Richard I's (The Lionheart) heir.
Its your own point of veiw
King Richard I - the "Lionheart" (1157 - 1199) and his wife, Queen Berengaria, did not have any children. Richard was succeeded by his brother John.
King Richard I - the "Lionheart" (1157 - 1199) and his wife, Queen Berengaria, did not have any children. Richard was succeeded by his brother John.
He was the youngest son of king Henri II. He became king in 1199, after the death of his brother Richard I "The Lionheart"
Yes, he had four.... the future King John of England, Geoffrey, William(died in infancy), and Henry.
On the death of his brother, Richard I, the Lionheart (Couer de Leon) in 1199.
Richard Lionheart
In the legend of Robin Hood, King Richard the Lionheart is succeeded by his brother, Prince John, who becomes King John.
Because he is used as the anti to Robin Hood. King John was forced to sign Magna Carta. He was the brother of King Richard I, the Lionheart.