Arrest of Richard I the Lionheart
Richard is imprisoned at Trifels Castle on the border of Germany & Lorraine
Permanent historical records · Updated 2026-11-03
1193 in England
Explore 13 historical events and records for England in 1193.
Historical records for England in 1193
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March
Ransom
The Duke of Austria hands Richard over to Emperor Henry VI for a sum of money
July
Ransom
The Emperor Henry VI sets Richards ransom at 100,000 pounds
December
Arrest of Richard I the Lionheart
Held captive in Durenstein Castele 1193-1194
Arrest of Richard I the Lionheart
Captured by Leopold of Austria when returning back to England
Other events (month unknown)
Arrest of Richard I the Lionheart
Pays homage to Philip II in return for a ransom to release Richard I from Henry VI
Chief Justiciar
Appointed Chief Justiciar
Death of Richard de Redvers
Death of Richard de Redvers
Exile of John
Flees to France upon hearing of the release of Richard I & his return to England
Head of Regency
Appointed to head the regency after John flees to France
International Agreement at London
Agrees with Philip II to marry his half-sister Alice
Ransom
Raises the ransom to release Richard I from the German Emperor Henry VI
Ransom
Levies the extra taxes needed to pay Richard Is ransom
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