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Coronation of Richard I as King of England
On 3 September 1189, Richard I (Richard the Lionheart) was formally crowned King of England at Westminster Abbey, soon preparing the Third Crusade an…
Timeline
- 1189London · EnglandAfter the death of Henry II, Richard quickly returned from his continental domains to England, received the homage of the nobles in London, and completed the ceremonial and administrative arrangements before his accession.
- 1189Westminster Abbey · LondonArchbishop Baldwin V of Canterbury anointed and crowned Richard, who formally became King of England and publicly declared his commitment to the crusade.
- 1189–1190England · EnglandAfter the coronation, Richard sold royal rights and fiefs to raise funds, appointed John and others as regents, and coordinated with Philip II over the crusade's departure, preparing for the Third Crusade.
Sources
- Encyclopædia Britannica: Richard I, king of England https://www.britannica.com/biography/Richard-I-king-of-England
- Gillingham, John. Richard the Lionheart — John Gillingham (1978)