Richard the Lionheart, King of England

On July, 6, 1189, Richard the Lionheart was crowned King of England upon the death of his father King Henry II. An excerpt from the article:

"Outside the Houses of Parliament there stands a statue of Richard I seated on his horse as testimony that he was one of England’s bravest and greatest kings …or was he?

All English school children learn about this great king who reigned from 1189-1199. He earned the title ‘Coeur-de-Lion’ or ‘Lion Heart’ as he was a brave soldier, a great crusader, and won many battles against Saladin, the leader of the Muslims who were occupying Jerusalem at that time.

But was he really one of the greatest kings of England – or one of the worst?"