Could Richard the Lionheart already have married Berengaria in 1187?
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- Опубліковано 13 січ 2025
- In 1187, the Navarre King Sancho VI the Wise gave some regions to his daughter Berengaria of Navarre. On May 12, Richard the Lionheart was married in Cyprus, on his way to the crusade.
It is clear from history that King Richard was captured, then on his return he fought until his death in 1199 to defend his lands against King Philip II of France.
BlackOther sources say that King Richard cruelly neglected her, that he was homosexual. Or he already married the war as a teenager. He resented her because she did not give him an heir. Even that he intended to divorce her. He did not call her to him when he was dying in 1199.
King Richard was known to love his mother Eleanor. And this, too, contributed to his reputation as a homosexual. The sources contradict each other. We can only assume. Just like me, who makes this video.
Further contributing to his reputation as a homosexual was the fact that he did not allow guests to peek at him and his wife through the thick curtains of the bed during his wedding night. Not much is known about his personal life either. Apparently you were protecting your privacy.
BlackIt is safe to say that he treated her well. He rewarded his nanny Hodierna with a generous pension. He liked his sister Johanna. He also generously subsidized his ex-fiancée while she was still being held by him. it is certain that he was not rude to his wife. As a knight he was a courtier, his mother Eléónora knew what it was like to be a tyrant's wife.
It is safe to say that he treated her well. He rewarded his nanny Hodierna with a generous pension. He liked his sister Johanna. He also generously subsidized his ex-fiancée while she was still being held by him. it is certain that he was not rude to his wife. As a knight he was a courtier, his mother Eléónora knew what it was like to be a tyrant's wife.
BlackThe King of Navarre interceded for Eleanor, Richard's mother, to set her free. Even before her capture, he was in Aktitansk with his family.
With the Kingdom of Navarre, Richard was connected not only by the borders, but also by the fact that he had been there many times. He spent his last years as a prince in Gascony, not only suppressing the rebellion.
Queen Berengaria did not set foot on English soil during Richard's lifetime. Their childlessness is the target of criticism and speculation. To give birth to a son in the middle of war, in an unsuitable environment for Berengaria, even if she was from Navarre. Then the wars where she was not with him. Then his malaria, which temporarily caused him to be unable to father a son with her. Then two years of captivity. And then the war. Also war campaigns against France, where he didn't even want a wife. It was not fit for a lady to expose her to the sufferings of war. Berengaria could also be barren.
Her non-participation of Berengaria at the second coronation of her husband Richard also became the target of gossip. Maybe Richard had an urge. Perhaps Berengaria felt guilty that she caused the war with France because she married Richard. Acting in this way, he antagonized King Philip, rejected his sister Alicia, to whom he had been engaged for 20 years. And on top of that, she suffered because she didn't give Richard an heir.
Some chroniclers mention that it was a love marriage. And maybe it didn't have to be completely crazy like Richard's parents. Apparently, history shows how it turned out. But it was a marriage without much passion, but it was stable. And they were able to withstand problems such as the queen's infertility. It didn't have to be romantic love, but rather solid.
It is known about King Richard that he did not have a mistress, at least not as much as his father did. The tenderness and warmth between Richard and Berengaria in public are not known. Apparently it could be that it was their private matter.
Significantly documented in collecting the ransom for Richard is his mother. And who came to Germany to negotiate his release. She is also known for writing a letter to the Pope.
This is just my opinion which may or may not be real. There is no proof. But considering that Richard was still a prince in 1187, betrothed to another woman. Both King Sancho and her brother wanted to be sure that Berengaria would not be left for vinegar. Richard and Berengaria could get married already in 1187 secretly, and their marriage in Cyprus was only a spectacular show in front of the world. Who knows. Let everyone make their own judgment.