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Richard The Lionhearted 1157–1199

Public Tree Person

What is a Public Tree Person?

A Public Tree Person is an ancestor documented independently by multiple YourRoots tree owners. When several researchers' family histories converge on the same person, we publish a shared page that combines what they've documented.

Why this is a Public Tree Person

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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B Reliability
B
Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

2 researchers on YourRoots have Richard Lionhearted in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 7 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 08 Sep 1157 · Oxford, Oxfordshire, , England
Died 06 Apr 1199 · Châlus, Haute-Vienne, Limousin, France
Father Henry King De England
Mother Eleanor De Aquitaine
Siblings Agnes Capet De France De France, Eleanor Plantagenet, Eleanore De England, John Lackland King De England, Marie De France, Matilda Duchess De Saxony, William Longespaee Earl De Salisbury

Researchers connected through Richard Lionhearted 1157–1199

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

The story of Richard The Lionhearted began in 1157 in Oxford, Oxfordshire, England. Richard The Lionhearted passed away in 1199 in Châlus, Haute-Vienne, Limousin, France.

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Life Timeline

1157
Birth of Richard The Lionhearted in Oxford, Oxfordshire, England
Birth
1199
Death of Richard The Lionhearted in Châlus, Haute-Vienne, Limousin, France
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Richard Lionhearted

This ancestor line traces from Maine, Charente, Poitou-Charentes, France (1000) to Oxford, Oxfordshire, , England (1157) across 7 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Richard Lionhearted (1157–1199) was born in Oxford, 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 7 generations of this lineage geographically.
It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.

Richard Lionhearted's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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Richard The Lionhearted PTP
1157–1199
Oxford, Oxfordshire, , England
Parents
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Richard Lionhearted's Descendants

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Richard The Lionhearted PTP 1157–1199