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Richard I Lion Hearted of England 1157–1199

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Full name consistent across 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

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Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
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  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Richard England in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 6 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 8 Sep 1157 · Beaumont, Oxfordshire, , England
Died 6 Apr 1199 · Châlus, Haute-Vienne, Limousin, France
Father Henry England (1133–1189)
Mother Eleanor Aquitaine
Spouse Berengaria
Children Philip Lackland
Siblings Catherine Plantagenet, Eleanor Plantagenet, Eleonore , Geoffery Of England, Geoffrey Delongespee, Geoffrey Of York, Henry The Young King, Joan Of England, John Lackland Plantagenet, Matilda Plantagenet, Peter Arch Deacon Lincoln, Philip Plantagenet Of England, William Delongspee Of England, William Longespee

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Biography

Richard I Lion Hearted of England was born in 1157 in Beaumont, Oxfordshire, England, the child of henry ii of england and eleanor aquitaine. Richard I Lion Hearted of England married berengaria, and had children including philip lackland. Richard I Lion Hearted of England passed away in 1199 in Châlus, Haute-Vienne, Limousin, France.

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Life Timeline

1157
Birth of Richard I Lion Hearted of England in Beaumont, Oxfordshire, England
Birth
1191
Richard I Lion Hearted of England was married in Chapel of St George, Cyprus
Marriage
1199
Death of Richard I Lion Hearted of England in Châlus, Haute-Vienne, Limousin, France
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Richard England

This ancestor line traces from Normandy, , , France (1000) to Beaumont, Oxfordshire, , England (1157) across 6 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Richard England (1157–1199) was born in Beaumont, Oxfordshire, , England and died in Châlus, Haute-Vienne, Limousin, France. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (B) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Richard in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 6 generations of this lineage geographically.
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Richard England's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Richard I Lion Hearted of England PTP
1157–1199
Beaumont, Oxfordshire, , England
Parents
Henry II Of England PTP
1133–1189
Le Mans, Sarthe, Pays de la Loire, France
Unknown
Grandparents
Geoffrey V Plantagenet PTP
1113–1151
Anjou, Isere, Rhone-Alpes, France
Matilda Princess England PTP
1102–1169
London, Middlesex, , England
Unknown
Unknown

Richard England's Descendants

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