You are an AI assistant. User will you give you a task. Your goal is to complete the task as faithfully as you can. While performing the task think step-by-step and justify your steps.
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Answer this question.

What English King fought in the Crusades and battled against Saladin?
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To answer the question about which English King fought in the Crusades and battled against Saladin, I will perform the following steps:

1. Identify the time frame: I know the Crusades were a series of religious wars between Christians and Muslims between the 11th and 13th centuries. Saladin was a Muslim military leader who fought during this period.

2. Research notable English Kings involved in the Crusades: Since I have no direct access to the internet, I'm using my pre-built knowledge. In this case, I remember that King Richard I of England, also known as Richard the Lionheart, was a prominent figure in the Crusades.

3. Cross-reference information: Richard the Lionheart was an English King who fought during the time of the Crusades and opposed Saladin as one of his primary adversaries.

4. Conclude and respond: Based on the information provided, King Richard I of England, or Richard the Lionheart, fought in the Crusades and battled against Saladin, the Muslim military leader.
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