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Death of Richard I at Châlus
On April 6, 1199, England's Richard I (the Lionheart) was shot while besieging Châlus castle in Limousin, France, and died days later, triggering the…
Timeline
- 1199Châlus · Haute-VienneRichard I was suppressing a rebellion by local lords in Limousin and led troops to besiege Châlus castle. On April 6, while inspecting below the walls, he was struck in the left shoulder by a crossbow bolt; the wound became infected and worsened.
- 1199Châlus · Haute-VienneRichard I received treatment near Châlus from his mother Eleanor without success and died that day. His body was later carried to Fontevraud and buried, and the Angevin succession crisis immediately erupted.
Sources
- Encyclopaedia Britannica: Richard I https://www.britannica.com/biography/Richard-I-king-of-England