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The Battle of Lincoln, at which Stephen, King of England is defeated and captured by the allies of Empress Matilda.
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Battle of Lincoln (1141)
Battle between King Stephen and Empress Matilda
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…Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)
Stephen, King of England
King of England from 1135 to 1154
Stephen, often referred to as Stephen of Blois, was King of England from 22 December 1135 to his death in 1154. He was Count of Boulogne jure uxoris from 1125 until 1147 and Duke of Normandy from 1135 until 1144. His reign was marked by the Anarchy, a civil war with his cousin…Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)
Empress Matilda
Holy Roman Empress from 1114 to 1125; claimant to the English throne
Empress Matilda, also known as Empress Maud, was one of the claimants to the English throne during the civil war known as the Anarchy. The daughter and heir of Henry I, king of England and ruler of Normandy, she went to Germany as a child when she was married to the future Holy…Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)
February 2
Day of the year
February 2 is the 33rd day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 332 days remain until the end of the year.Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)