Which of the following is the best description of richard the lionhearted?

the son of eleanor, he was a hero of the crusades.
an unpopular king, he imposed high taxes on his people.
a harsh ruler, he seized power from his brother, john.
the son of eleanor, he lost normandy and other lands in battle.

The correct option is A: The son of Eleanor, he was a hero of the Crusades. Options B, C and D are incorrect because they refer to Richard’s brother, John Lackland. Option A is correct because, Richard I, called Cœur de Lion or the Lionheart because of his reputation as a great military leader and warrior, was one of the sons of King Henry II of England and Duchess Eleanor of Aquitaine. Richard was famous not only for being a great military leader but also for his role in the Third Crusade (1189-1192) to retake Jerusalem from Saladin, a Muslim sultan. Though Richard was not able to recapture Jerusalem, he was able to truce with Saladin, and returned to England receiving a hero's welcome.