In 1190, after leaving England on the Third Crusade, Richard appointed Otto Earl of York, but the authenticity of this grant was doubted by the men of Yorkshire and Otto never took possession of his earldom.
Richard appointed Otto Earl of York. This was in 1190. Richard was leaving England on the Third Crusade. This was in 1190. The authenticity of this grant was doubted by the men of Yorkshire. This was in 1190. Otto never took possession of his earldom. This was in 1190.