This legendary hero was said to have lived in Sherwood Forest, Nottinghamshire during the reign or Richard I who was King from 1189-1199.
During this time, Richard the Lionheart was away from England on crusades in the holy land and neglected his duties as King. He left his brother Prince John in charge of the country who, together with the Sheriff of Nottingham, declared Robin Hood an outlaw.
According to legend, Robin then became the leader of an outlaw band dressed in Lincoln green and armed with longbow, who robbed the rich to help the poor.
From the 14th century onward, tales and ballads of this popular hero began to appear, but no one has really been able to prove that Robin Hood existed.
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