Lionheart Richard, The Stranger King
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Famous Deaths
- Pierre Basile, French soldier
Richard the Lionheart (1157-1199)
King of England (1189-99) known as Richard the Lion Hearted, dies as the result of a wound at 41
List of Years
About April 6, 1199
Calendar: Julian
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 825 years, 3 months and 6 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Aries