2006-06-15 22:45:49 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Arts & Humanities ➔ History
Three Lions coat of arms, derived from the great Norman powers that formed the monarchy – The Lions of Anjou.
The three lions were first definitely used by Richard I (Richard the Lionheart) in the late 12th century (although it is also possible that Henry I may have bestowed it on his son Henry before then). Historian Simon Schama has argued that the Three Lions are the true symbol of England because the English throne descended down the Angevin line.
2006-06-15 22:51:28 · answer #1 · answered by Seikilos 6 · 13⤊ 1⤋
Yes, the three lions are a symbol of England. It is the Royal Coat of Arms, evolved over nine centuries and chosen by Richard the Lionheart. In battle, this symbol would immediately identify him as the king.
2006-06-16 05:52:57 · answer #2 · answered by Ashley 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What is known is that the duke of normandy used his norman standard as his flag in reverse the house of normandy'flag is the same today Two gold lions(passant) on a red field the duke changed his to two red lions on a gold field It's only conjrcture but edward the first added the third lion officially to his standardThen how's about richard who depicted the 3lions on his shield, richard was english in name only he was french through and through he was born in france lived and died there he'd be lucky if he spent a year in england in his entire life mind you the english people paida king's ransom for his release from the saracens he returned home briefly to thank his people 3 months later he was back in france
2006-06-16 08:00:24 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋