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What is the name of the popular king of England who led the 3rd Crusade to try and liberate the holy land, and fought against the Arab commander Salah-ud-Din (Saladin).

  1. King Edward

  2. King George

  3. King Henry

  4. King Richard
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Explanation

King Richard I of England, known as Richard the Lionheart, led the Third Crusade (1189-1192) to recapture Jerusalem from Muslim forces. He fought against the Ayyubid Sultan Saladin (Salah-ud-Din) in this famous military campaign. Edward, George, and Henry are incorrect - they were not the crusader king of this period.

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