Death of King Richard I: The Lionheart's Legacy (+ 12 more historical events on this day!)

A Daily Dose of History (24 Mar 2025)

Today's historical events:

King Richard I of England is wounded by a crossbow bolt while fighting in France, leading to his death on April 6.

Turco-Mongol emperor Timur sacks Damascus.[full citation needed]

James VI of Scotland is proclaimed King James I of England and Ireland, upon the death of Elizabeth I.

Tokugawa Ieyasu is granted the title of shōgun from Emperor Go-Yōzei, and establishes the Tokugawa shogunate in Edo, Japan.

The Province of Carolina is granted by charter to eight Lords Proprietor in reward for their assistance in restoring Charles II…

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