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YES KING RICHARD I 'Coeur de Lion' the LIONHEART RULED 1189-1199 born 1157 & died 1199 was a TEMPLAR CRUSADER & Fought alongside KING LOUIS VII 'le Jeune' the YOUNGER born 1120 & died 1180 & was later replaced by KING LOUIS VIII 'le Lion' THE LION born 1187 & died 1226 who was also a TEMPLAR CRUSADER known to also be called similar 'LION' Nicknames for their Exceptional Bravery in Battle. So yes this was common term that goes back well before then when a Military Leader actually Lead his men into Battle & Not from behind a desk like today
Colin Aitken
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∙ 13y agoLionheart means having a heart like a lion. It signifies exceptional bravery.
King Richard I got the name because of his reputation as a courageous military leader
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∙ 13y agoBecause he proved to be very brave in battle.
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∙ 12y agoHe was gay Liked frogs as a sport and Had 15 CHILDREN!!
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∙ 11y agoHe enjoyed fighting. It was commented upon by his mother and father even before he was King.
The Crusades was a chance for glory and endless battles, everything Richard I wanted.
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Who was Richard lion heart from Robin Hood?
King Richard I of England
Which came first Robin Hood or king Arthur?
King Arthur was a fictional king.The king was Richard the lion heart, during the Robin Hood era.
Was Richard harris in Narnia?
No, Richard Harris died in 2002 and the remake of Lion the Witch and the Wardrobe came out in 2004.
What king was played by Anthony Hopkins in The Lion in Winter?
'The Lion in Winter' 1968 - Prince Richard was played by Anthony Hopkins.
What is the birth name of Richard Sonnenfeldt?
Richard Rosenstock's birth name is Richard A. Rosenstock.
Where did King Richard get his name lion heart if the English did not know what a lion was in the 13th century?
He was given this name by historians.
Does He has the heart of a lion come from Richard the lionheart?
No, the expression "heart of a lion" is much older than the time of Richard I. Richard was called "Coeur de lion" even before his coronation.
Did Richard the lionhearts name have anything to do with a lions heart?
Only figuratively, to have the heart of a lion means you are courageous and noble.
Who was Richard lion heart from Robin Hood?
King Richard I of England
Who was Richard the Lion Heart?
Richard the Lion-Heart was King Richard I of England.
Which US president was named after King Richard the Lionhearted?
The only president named Richard was Richard Nixon. I do not know about the lion-heart connection. Richard is a common first name in the US.
Which king of England was nicknamed the Lion heart?
King Richard I.
Who did Richard the lion heart marry?
he married Berengaria of Navvar!
Where was Richard lion heart born?
It was born in the 100s and this is why Some people believe that the heart and soul was a brilliant idea and some just say that it was bad But I believe that it was a great idea to have a Richard lion heart he was born in the 1972
What month did Richard the lion heart die?
Richard I died in April, on April 6, 1199.
Did Richard the Lion-Hearted eat the heart of a man he had defeated?
yes
Did Richard the lion heart pay much attention to England?
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