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King Richard I of England spent only about six months of his entire 10-year reign actually in England. How long was his reign as king?
Answer
10 years (1189–1199)
Richard I reigned from his coronation in September 1189 until his death in April 1199 — a span of approximately 10 years. Despite this decade on the throne, he spent the vast majority of it abroad on the Third Crusade and later as a prisoner in Austria and Germany.
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King Richard the Lionheart spent only six months of his 10-year reign in England, spending most time crusading and imprisoned abroad.
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- 12 years (1189–1201)
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