Battle of Lincoln (1141)
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Not to be confused with Battle of Lincoln (1217).
The Battle of Lincoln, or the First Battle of Lincoln, occurred on 2 February 1141 in Lincoln, England between King Stephen of England and forces loyal to Empress Matilda. Stephen was captured during the battle, imprisoned, and effectively deposed while Matilda ruled for a short time.[1][2]
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The Battle of Lincoln in the Historia Anglorum | |||||||
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House of Blois | House of Anjou | ||||||
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Stephen of Blois (POW) | Robert of Gloucester | ||||||
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