6 January 1141Battle of LincolnStephen
Arrives outside Lincoln to recapture it from Ranulf, Earl of Chester
Historical records for England in 1141, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.
Arrives outside Lincoln to recapture it from Ranulf, Earl of Chester
Captures Stephen of Blois at the Battle of Lincoln
Arrested by Matilda & held at Bristol
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
Captured at the Battle of Lincoln while besieging Lincoln Castle
Declared "lady of the English" by Henry of Blois as a preliminary to the coronation
Elected Queen of England, supported by Bishop Henry of Winchester
Attempts to become the 1st crowned Queen of England but has to leave London
The rebellion is provoked by Matildas arrogance & tax demands. Londoners expel Matilda from Westminster during a banquet. Attempts to become the 1st crowned Queen of England but has to leave London
Forced to flee to Oxford from London
Matilda is driven out of London due to her arrogance. Londoners besiege Matildas ally Geoffrey de Mandeville
Matilda is driven out of London due to her arrogance. Londoners besiege Matildas ally Geoffrey de Mandeville
Exchanges Stephen for the Earl of Gloucester, her half brother & most valued ally
Restored to the throne
Released in exchange for Gloucester, Matildas half brother & most valued ally
Crowned for a 2nd time with Stephen by Archbishop Theobald
Again crowned King of England in Canterbury Cathedral by Archbishop Theobald
Matilda exchanges Robert for King Stephen
Captured covering Matildas retreat from Winchester
The Church lays claim to elect & consecrate a sovereign challeging London's rights
Robert goes to France to get aid from Matildas husband, Geoffrey IV of Anjou. Returns to England with Matildas son, the future Henry II
Given refuge in Arundel Castle by the Duke of Norfolk
Takes refuge in the Tower of London
Matilda flees the siege of Winchester and takes refuge in the Marshals castle at Ludgershall
Succeeds as Queen of England. Reigns for 6 months as "domina" of the English
The Church lays claim to elect & consecrate a sovereign challeging London's rights
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