RICHARD I OF ENGLAND
(Richard the Lionheart | Richard Cœur de Lion)
See {582893} for Saladin's Reply. King Richard was the leader of all the Christian forces in the Holy Land for the Crusade. There was a belief, that a wooden cross in the possession of the Muslim force was the true cross of the Crucifixion of Jesus Christ
47 laws were promulgated. Most had a maritime justice tradition. They are often referred to as the "Laws of Oleron."
This is one of the earliest examples of regulation for consumer protection. Later, the Magna Carta would incorporate the concept of standard weights and measures.
This was the explanation given to the populace most of whom wanted John executed for his cruel and corrupt rule. John was happy to avoid execution of prison, but not very happy with the phrasing. He was 27 years old at the time. Royalty was not held responsible the way others were.
The Permission goes on to specify taxes or fees that should be paid by the contestants of the jousts with higher ranking nobles paying higher fees to the crown. The tournaments attracted large crowds, attracted criminals, gamblers and damaged the area. Previous kings had outlawed tournaments. Richard decided to regulate them and reap the tax revenue—a practice various states have followed to this day with different sporting and gambling events.
Most "clerks" were then members of the clergy.
Richard I (8 September 1157 – 6 April 1199), known as Richard Coeur de Lion or Richard the Lionheart because of his reputation as a great military leader and warrior, was King of England from 1189 until his death in 1199. He also ruled as Duke of Normandy, Aquitaine, and Gascony; Lord of Cyprus; Count of Poitiers, Anjou, Maine, and Nantes; and was overlord of Brittany at various times during the same period. He was the third of five sons of Henry II of England and Eleanor of Aquitaine and was therefore not expected to become king, but his two elder brothers predeceased their father.
