November
11
/ 2020
Cruel. Courageous. Scheming. Chivalrous. These are just some of the contradictory words that have been used to describe King Richard I, a ruler with a ‘Lion heart.’ But lions are not always majestic creatures, they can be downright vicious… perhaps this nickname really does suit the famous king? Richard I was an English king who lived during the 12th century. He is famous, among other things, for his epithet, Cœur de Lion, which is often translated as ‘the Lionheart’. This is an attestation to Richard’s skill as a military commander and to his courage as a warrior. For many, King Richard I is seen as a hero, especially with regards to his military campaigns against Saladin during the Crusades in
