Henry VI, of the Holy Roman Empire, demands of Prince John (r. 1999 – 1216) “Lackland” a ransom of 150,000 silver Marks—twice the annual revenues of the realm—for the safe return of Richard “the Lionheart” I (r. 1189 – 1999) from prison. Richard was returning to his realm following his participation in the Third Crusade.
NOTE: Upon hearing the new John offers Henry 1,500 Marks per month to keep the king captive.
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References:
Winston Churchill, A History of the English-Speaking Peoples, four volumes. (London: Cassell, 1956-58), 1:237-28
Richard I of England – Wikipedia
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richard_I_of_England
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