Richard & The Crusades Flashcards
What did Richard I inherit upon Henry II death?
Kingship of England, Dukedom of Normandy, Courtship of Anjou, Maine & Touraine
When did Richard become King?
1189
What factor stimulated Richard’s reliance on military?
His upbringing in Poitou: baronial hostility to the Angevins.
When did Richard become Duke of Poitou?
1172
What caused Richard to have little trust in his family?
He had began fighting them at a young age; The Great Rebellion & Henry had a desire to disinherit him in John’s favour.
What event indicates that Richard was most comfortable in battle?
His choice to lead the third crusade.
What does Richard’s involvement in the Crusades suggest about his attitude to the church?
he has a respect for the importance of the church
What occurred at the Council of Pipewell, 1189?
Richard ensured his half brother Geoffrey became Archbishop of York.
Which Bishop did Richard have the utmost trust in?
Bishop Hubert Walter
When was Hubert Walter made Archbishop of Canterbury?
1193
When did Hubert Walter serve as Chief Justiciar?
December 1193-July 1198
When was the Kingdom of Jerusalem conquered by Saladin?
4th July 1187
When did Richard become one of the first princes to ‘take the cross?’
Nov, 1187
When did Philip II join Richard and take the cross?
Jan 1189
What distracted both Philip II and Richard during their first Crusades?
The feud with Henry II.
When did Richard and Philip both set off on Crusade?
July 1190
What did Philip do when he returned early from the Crusade?
He began to threaten Richard’s lands.
What was the Treaty of Jaffa?
a treaty made with Saladin allowing Richard to return home.
When was the Treaty of Jaffa secured?
1192.
What was Richard’s first action as king regarding his mother?
She was released and her lands restored.
What was Richard’s first act as king regarding John?
John was rewarded with complete control of several counties & was married to Isabelle of Gloucester.
When was John married to Isabelle of Gloucester?
1189