Lincoln in History

Men from Lincoln join Morcar's movement as the Northumbrian force advances south.

Tostig's opponents march south through the Midlands while demanding recognition of Morcar as earl.

Orders the Construction of Lincoln Castle

Norman fortification at Lincoln helps secure William's control of the eastern Midlands.

Arrives outside Lincoln to recapture it from Ranulf, Earl of Chester

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

Stephen is captured in battle by William de Cahaignes

Captured at the Battle of Lincoln while besieging Lincoln Castle

Rejoins his father at the Battle of Lincoln

Leads a division of the royal army loyal to King John

Louis forces are defeated at Lincoln & Louis is bribed to go back to France

Louis forces are defeated at Lincoln & Louis is bribed to go back to France

Louis forces are defeated at Lincoln & Louis is bribed to go back to France

Absolved from excommunication and rejoins the royal cause and at the Battle of Lincoln fights with his father

Victory makes Henry III the undisputed King of England. Leads King Henry IIIs army to victory against Prince Louis

Leads the Council of Bishops in its refusal to pay a tenth of its money to Henry III

1st English Prince of Wales

Created Earl of Chester

Invested as Prince of Wales

The Lincoln Parliament declares "that the lord king should do nothing grave or arduous without the advice of the council, and that the Earl of Lancaster should hold the chief place in the council"

The Lincoln Parliament declares "that the lord king should do nothing grave or arduous without the advice of the council, and that the Earl of Lancaster should hold the chief place in the council"

The Lincoln Parliament declares "that the lord king should do nothing grave or arduous without the advice of the council, and that the Earl of Lancaster should hold the chief place in the council"

The Lincoln Parliament declares "that the lord king should do nothing grave or arduous without the advice of the council, and that the Earl of Lancaster should hold the chief place in the council"

Two years after the death of Constance of Castile, Katherine and John of Gaunt marry in Lincoln Cathedral. The children bore the surname "Beaufort" after a former French possession of the Duke. The Beaufort children, three sons and a daughter, were legitimised by royal and papal decrees after John and Katherine married

Two years after the death of Constance of Castile, Katherine and John of Gaunt marry in Lincoln Cathedral. The children bore the surname "Beaufort" after a former French possession of the Duke. The Beaufort children, three sons and a daughter, were legitimised by royal and papal decrees after John and Katherine married

Appointed Bishop of Lincoln

Appointed Bishop of Lincoln

Appointed Bishop of Lincoln

Appointed Dean of Lincoln

Appointed Bishop of Lincoln

Appointed Bishop of Lincoln

Appointed Bishop of Lincoln

Rebels occupy Lincoln and demand an end to religious innovations, taxation and the dissolution of monasteries.

Appointed Bishop of Lincoln

Appointed Bishop of Lincoln

Appointed Dean of Lincoln

Appointed Bishop of Lincoln

Appointed Bishop of Lincoln

Appointed Bishop of Lincoln

Appointed Bishop of Lincoln

Created Earl of Lincoln, 1st

Appointed Bishop of Lincoln

Becomes Bishop of Lincoln after Thomas Cooper's translation to Winchester

Appointed Bishop of Lincoln

Lincoln surrenders with a considerable supply of arms

Captures Lincoln