Did Richard the Lionheart really say 'Let justice be done, though the heavens fall.'?

Richard the Lionheart Quote Source & Citation:

Let justice be done, though the heavens fall.

— Richard the Lionheart Medieval · English king, Crusader

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"I am a soldier, not a priest."

"Let them come! We are ready!"

"Let us make haste to battle."

"The sword is mightier than the pen."

"He who fights for God fights for victory."

A statement reflecting his commitment to justice, even if it meant drastic consequences.

Date: c. 1190s

Biblical

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