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[deleted] t1_istopk7 wrote

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marmorset t1_istzfnb wrote

It's unlikely Richard I was gay. He was known for being exceptionally cruel, and although he spent one night sharing a bed with Philip II as a sign of unity, no one at the time thought anything of it.

He had at least one illegitimate child and held off on marriage because he was having an affair with a woman he couldn't have married for political reasons. Richard I spent much of his life putting down rebellions and going on crusade, it any of his contemporaries thought he was gay they would have made that accusation.

There's a mention to him committing a sin like in Sodom and Gomorrah, but it's thought to reference the fact that he would crush his enemies and rape their women.

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epi_glowworm t1_isu3ch8 wrote

Regardless, Richard I with the persona and showmanship of Freddy would be epic still. Just with more horses.

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bolanrox t1_istpd2m wrote

and like Freddy wasnt born in England either

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NotAGoodDayAhead OP t1_istqux3 wrote

Richard had groupies as well who had the young kid who killed the King with a crossbow bolt skinned alive, despite Richard telling them to show him mercy.

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bolanrox t1_istr73f wrote

Richard gave him props too for such a good shot i thought? gave him armor or money right?

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NotAGoodDayAhead OP t1_istrjww wrote

I can sort of understand where they were coming from to be honest. You don’t let someone kill what is probably your best warrior of all time with a lucky shot and live. The propaganda power is just too much.

The method of execution was overkill though lol.

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