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In the early first century, who earned the nickname of 'the Lionhearted' for his bravery and leadership in the Third Crusade?

Emperor Frederick Barbarossa of Germany
King Richard I of England
King Phillip II of France
Saladin of Turkic

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Richard i

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Richard, also known as Lionheart, or Coeur de Leon in French and Lord of Cyprus was an English king, who took part in Third Crusade, for claiming Jerusalem. He is the Third child of Henry ii and Eleanor of Aquitane. His rival was Saladin. He made an alliance with King Philip ii of France, and Frederick Barbarossa, the holy roman emperor.

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The answer is King Richard I of England. He was often known as Richard Cœur de Lion or Richard the Lionheart because of his reputation as a great military leader and warrior.
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