On this date in 1189: Richard the Lionheart was crowned King of England at Westminster after the death of his father, Henry II. Footage of Richard Thompson performing a traditional song, apparently written by Richard the Lionheart, and sung in French, as part of his '1000 years of popular music' show. RICHARD THE LIONHEART SONG - Richard Thompson https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N_M8sIkCXP8 Richard Thompson Music for the Lion-Hearted King: The Coronation of Richard I, September 1189 (16 recorded tracks on YouTube) https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_mGTKQsWpRz2A4MdiXiR13t-b6ntoCu2GU
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