With the support of his mother, Eleanor of Aquitaine, he was finally named King Richard I in 1189. Not happy with the decision, and each wanting to rule the entire territory (which included part of France), the brothers rebelled against their father and between them in a cruent civil war. In the early 12th century, England had an immense territory that King Henry II planned on dividing amongst his four children. But, what differentiates Richard the Lionheart from these rulers is the fact that there’s little to no evidence about his sexual preferences. For the past century, Richard the Lionheart has been seen as a gay icon leading the list of British LGBTQ+ monarchs alongside King James I and Queen Anne of England. Now, delving a bit deeper into his story, there’s one aspect that has made him some sort of an icon, and that is his sexuality. Whether through his mention in the many Robin Hood tales, his story as a famous crusader, or even through majestic statues, Richard the Lionheart is definitely a symbol of popular culture. It doesn’t matter if you don’t know much about this historical character you’ve likely heard about him. Even though he didn’t even speak English and that he only lived in England for a very short time, King Richard the Lionheart is considered one of the best and most iconic British monarchs in history.
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