Rule of Cumberland
Stephen cedes Northumberland, Cumberland and Westmoreland to David
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1139 in England
Explore 9 historical events and records for England in 1139.
Historical records for England in 1139
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April
Rule of Northumberland
Stephen cedes Northumberland, Cumberland and Westmoreland to David
Rule of Westmoreland
Stephen cedes Northumberland, Cumberland and Westmoreland to David
Treaty of Durham
Stephen cedes Northumberland, Cumberland and Westmoreland to David. Signed between Stephen & David I, Stephen makes peace
Other events (month unknown)
Arrest of Stephen
Divides the Bishops which encourages Matilda
Invasion of England
Lands with an army at Arundel, marking the beginning of the civil war. Claims the throne after Stephen had broken his oath & claimed it for himself. Arrives in person to claim the throne
Invasion of England
Matilda and her forces land at Arundel
Invasion of England
Matilda joins her half-brother, Robert of Gloucester, in Bristol
Siege of Toledo
Defends Toledo against the Moors
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