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When Richard the Lionheart died on April 6, 1199, from a crossbow wound sustained during a siege in France, it led to significant political turmoil. His death marked the end of his reign as King of England, and he was succeeded by his brother John, who faced immediate challenges to his authority. The loss of Richard, a popular and charismatic leader, also shifted the balance of power in England and its territories, as John struggled to maintain control and deal with the consequences of Richard's absence. This period ultimately set the stage for conflicts that would later culminate in the signing of the Magna Carta.

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