12th Century
King Richard I (The Lionheart)
Richard was born on 8th September 1157 at Beaumont Palace, Oxford, the third son of King Henry II and his...
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Empress Matilda
The Empress Matilda, christened Adelaide, was born in 1102, the daughter of King Henry I and his wife Edith of...
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Saladin Took Jerusalem
During the summer of 1187 Saladin had taken control of most of the Kingdom of Jerusalem. Many refugees fleeing the...
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The Murder of Thomas Becket
Thomas Becket was born in Normandy. His parents were quite rich and gave Thomas a good education. After completing his...
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