Marto Miniature Richard the Lionheart Sword

Miniature Richard the Lionheart Sword, featuring a silver detailed handle with mirror polished blade.

Richard ascended the throne of England on July 6, 1189 and ruled until his death April 6, 1199.

Known also as Richard I of England, he also ruled as Duke of Normandy, Duke of Aquitaine, Duke of Gascony, Lord of Ireland, Lord of Cyprus, Count of Anjou, Count of Maine, Count of Nantes and Overlord of Brittany at various times.

King Richard the LionHearted remains one of the very few Kings of England remembered by his epithet, not number, and is an enduring, iconic figure in England.