Did Richard the Lionheart really say 'For the glory of God and Christendom!'?

Richard the Lionheart Quote Source & Citation:

For the glory of God and Christendom!

— Richard the Lionheart Medieval · English king, Crusader

Click any product to generate a realistic preview (~30s). Up to 3 at a time.

"God will judge us all."

"I would rather be feared than loved."

"The whole world knows that I am a King, and a King's word is his bond."

"Only God can judge me."

"To conquer is to live."

A common religious justification for his crusading efforts.

Date: c. 1190s

Biblical

Unverifiable

Found in 1 providers: grok

1 source checked