Stephen6 January 1141
Arrives outside Lincoln to recapture it from Ranulf, Earl of Chester
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Arrives outside Lincoln to recapture it from Ranulf, Earl of Chester
Stephen is captured in battle by William de Cahaignes
Matilda defeats Stephen then imprisons him in Bristol. Declared "Lady of England", in effect Queen, after the battle
Stephen is captured in battle by William de Cahaignes. Matilda, supported by Ranulf, defeats Stephen & is declared "Lady of England", Queen. A force of Matildas supporters led by Robert of Gloucester & Ranulf, Earl of Chester
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