Greatest King Of England

[Spartakus]

Richard the Lionheart was just that, a lionheart, and such people can rarely sit on their own asses long enough to be good governors. Still, they make inspirational leaders, their exploits outshine their flaws, and in the end they're remembered forever as heroes despite all shortcomings. Perhaps Richard too knew that few would remember a good governor, while all would remember a great warrior. In any case it's true.

Don't be too harsh on Edward I, though I know it might be difficult after watching Braveheart or reading Sharon Penman's books. He was one of those guys who were great kings for their own people, but a terror to their neighbours.

And why haven't anyone mentioned Richard III? The guy even has his own society, that has got to count for something!

http://www.r3.org/intro.html

The Society is an attempt at redeeming Richard III, who's had bad press.