Page "Richard I of England" Paragraph 23

In 1188 Henry II planned to concede Aquitaine to his youngest son John.

The following year, Richard attempted to take the throne of England for himself by joining Philip's expedition against his father.

On 4 July 1189, Richard and Philip's forces defeated Henry's army at Ballans.

Henry, with John's consent, agreed to name Richard his heir apparent.

Two days later Henry II died in Chinon, and Richard succeeded him as King of England, Duke of Normandy, and Count of Anjou.

Roger of Hoveden claimed that Henry's corpse bled from the nose in Richard's presence, which was taken as a sign that Richard had caused his death.