Richard and John - Life in England: Richard
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- Created on: 02-03-19 17:46
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- Life in England: RICHARD
- BASIC OVERVIEW
- born in England
- 1157
- spent most of early life in Aquitaine
- given title Duke of Aquitaine
- only 14 years old
- given title Duke of Aquitaine
- became King of England
- 1189
- ruled England until death
- 1199
- born in England
- POSITIVES
- better King than John
- modern historians
- very skilful military leader
- successfully defended Angevin Empire
- Thomas Asbridge
- Richard was
- 'military genius'
- 'the best commander of his generation'
- Richard was
- CRITICISMS
- 18th century historian: Laurence Echard
- 'the King who was never there'
- neglected his kingdom
- 18th century historian: Laurence Echard
- BASIC OVERVIEW
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