1. Richard the Lionheart The Absent King

2. Recap Henry II Richard’s Father Kingdoms Divided Sons (and mom) lead rebellion Make-Up Richard Eleanor’s Favorite John Henry’s Favorite

3. Duke of Aquitaine Richard Keeps Up the Fight Young Henry Dies Henry II Dies Battling Richard (his son)

4. King Richard I Richard “Coeur de Lion” Tremendous Courage and Chivalry The Absent King Rules 10 Years In England – 7 Months

5. Richard’s Characteristics Large 6’5” Long-legged, athletic, powerful Well Educated Musical Speak/Joke in Latin But…little English! Cruel and Vengeful But…sorry about it!

6. The Third Crusade 1189 Made king and leaves on Crusade Needs Money! Sells state and Church offices and lands London – FOR SALE! Off he goes… Prince John takes power while he’s away VIDEO – Richard and Saladin

7. Imprisonment Coming Home Captured by Duke of Austria RANSOMED – 100,000 Marks 2-3 Times England’s Annual Revenue Eventually Released Home for a bit Off to France to die

8. Robin Hood What do we know? Essential Question for Today! Robin of Locksley Steal from the Rich and Give to the Poor No good Prince John… VIDEOS – Analysis of Prince John and The Phony King of England

9. Who’s Good, Who’s Bad? How does Robin Hood portray Prince John? How does Robin Hood portray King Richard I Richard I (The Lionheart) Why is Richard seen as the good guy? Prince (Eventually King) John Why is John seen as the bad guy? What is the reality?

10. So Why Robin? Why do we continue to tell the tale of Robin Hood? Why do people like it?