Battle of Lincoln
Arrives outside Lincoln to recapture it from Ranulf, Earl of Chester
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1141 in England
Explore 28 historical events and records for England in 1141.
Historical records for England in 1141
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January
February
Arrest of Stephen
Captures Stephen of Blois at the Battle of Lincoln
Arrest of Stephen
Arrested by Matilda & held at Bristol
Battle of Lincoln
Stephen is captured in battle by William de Cahaignes
Battle of Lincoln
Matilda defeats Stephen then imprisons him in Bristol. Declared "Lady of England", in effect Queen, after the battle
Battle of Lincoln
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
Siege of Lincoln Castle
Captured at the Battle of Lincoln while besieging Lincoln Castle
April
Succession
Declared "lady of the English" by Henry of Blois as a preliminary to the coronation
Election
Elected Queen of England, supported by Bishop Henry of Winchester
June
Coronation
Attempts to become the 1st crowned Queen of England but has to leave London
Rebellion of Rebels in 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
Rebellion of Rebels in Oxford
Forced to flee to Oxford from London
Siege of Tower of London
Matilda is driven out of London due to her arrogance. Londoners besiege Matildas ally Geoffrey de Mandeville
Siege of Tower of London
Matilda is driven out of London due to her arrogance. Londoners besiege Matildas ally Geoffrey de Mandeville
November
Arrest of Stephen
Exchanges Stephen for the Earl of Gloucester, her half brother & most valued ally
Restoration
Restored to the throne
Arrest of Stephen
Released in exchange for Gloucester, Matildas half brother & most valued ally
December
Coronation
Crowned for a 2nd time with Stephen by Archbishop Theobald
Coronation
Again crowned King of England in Canterbury Cathedral by Archbishop Theobald
Other events (month unknown)
Arrest of Robert of Gloucester
Matilda exchanges Robert for King Stephen
Arrest of Robert of Gloucester
Captured covering Matildas retreat from Winchester
Consecration
The Church lays claim to elect & consecrate a sovereign challeging London's rights
Invasion of England
Robert goes to France to get aid from Matildas husband, Geoffrey IV of Anjou. Returns to England with Matildas son, the future Henry II
Siege of Arundel
Given refuge in Arundel Castle by the Duke of Norfolk
Siege of London
Takes refuge in the Tower of London
Siege of Wincheste
Matilda flees the siege of Winchester and takes refuge in the Marshals castle at Ludgershall
Succession
Succeeds as Queen of England. Reigns for 6 months as "domina" of the English
Synod
The Church lays claim to elect & consecrate a sovereign challeging London's rights
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