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Richard I

Richard I

1 7.4
A king of England from 1189 to 1199 who fought in the Third Crusade and was called the Lionheart
  • proper noun
: Ricardo I
  • Richard I was celebrated for his bravery and military leadership during the Crusades.

Examples

  • King Richard I was known for his bravery.

  • Many legends have grown around the exploits of Richard I, both in England and abroad.

  • On his return from the Holy Land, Richard I was captured and held for ransom.

  • Richard I led the English forces during the Crusades.

  • King Richard I, known as Richard the Lionheart, led the English forces during the Third Crusade.

  • During the conflict, Richard I was admired for his bravery and strategic skills in battle.

  • The legend of Richard I continues to inspire stories of heroism and valor in English history.

Synonyms

Richard the Lion-Hearted
vsRichard I
1 8.8

King of England from 1189 to 1199 known for bravery during the Third Crusade

keeps to the basic reign and Crusade leadership without extra biography
Richard the Lionheart
vsRichard I
1 8.4

A king of England who led soldiers in the Third Crusade and is famous as a warrior

focuses more on general identity and reign than warrior reputation
Richard I of England
vsRichard I
1 8.0

King of England from 1189 to 1199 who led armies in the Third Crusade and is called the Lionheart

is the chosen entry name rather than this variant
Richard Coeur de Lion
vsRichard I
1 8.8

A King of England from 1189 to 1199 known for great bravery and for fighting in the Crusades

gives the English standard form instead of a nickname

Surface Forms

Richard I main

Morphology

Richard + I

This is a proper name combining a given name and a regnal numeral; knowing the words 'Richard' and 'I' does not let a learner infer it refers to a historical King of England. Understanding this requires world knowledge and awareness of regnal/ Roman-numeral naming conventions rather than compositional word meaning, so it is not derivable by a B1 learner.

Etymology

Richard I was the first King Richard of England, famous for his bravery in war and for leading men on the Crusade to the Holy Land. He was called 'Richard the Lionheart' because people saw him as brave and strong like a lion, so today Richard I means the king known for his courage and leadership.