Today in History: Richard the Lionhearted Died

On this day (April 6) in 1199, King Richard the Lionhearted died after having a crossbow bolt removed from his neck. The wound became gangrenous, killing him. Richard had the boy who fired the lethal missile brought before him. The boy told Richard that the king had killed his father and two brothers and that he had killed Richard in revenge. Richard forgave the young man and ordered him set free with 100 shillings.