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Battle of Lincoln or First Battle of Lincoln occurred on 2 February 1141.

Defeat for Stephen
After fierce fighting in the city's streets, Stephen's forces were defeated. Stephen himself was captured and taken to Bristol
Bristol

Bristol is a City status in the United Kingdom, unitary authority area and Ceremonial counties of England in South West England, west of London, and east of Cardiff....
, where he was imprisoned.

Incidental Information
see also Gwynedd during England's Anarchy
Gwynedd in the High Middle Ages

Kingdom of Gwynedd in the High Middle Ages is a period in the History of Wales spanning the 11th century, 12th century, and 13th century . The High Middle Ages were preceded by the Early Middle Ages and followed by the Late Middle Ages....


A vangaurd of Welsh toops were led by Madog ap Maredudd
Madog ap Maredudd

Madog ap Maredudd was the last Prince of the entire Kingdom of Powys, Wales and for a time held the Fitzalan Lordship of Oswestry.Madog was the son of Maredudd ap Bleddyn and grandson of Bleddyn ap Cynfyn....
, Lord of Powys
Kingdom of Powys

  The Kingdom of Powys was a Wales successor state that emerged during the Dark Ages following the Roman withdrawal from Britain....
, and Cadwaladr ap Gruffydd
Cadwaladr ap Gruffydd

Cadwaladr ap Gruffydd was the third son of Gruffydd ap Cynan, King of kingdom of Gwynedd, Wales and younger brother of Owain Gwynedd....
, both allies of the Earl of Chester
Earl of Chester

The Earldom of Chester was one of the most powerful earldoms in medieval England. Since 1301 the title has generally been given to heirs-apparent to the English throne, and from the late 14th century it has been given only in conjunction with that of Prince of Wales....
 who supported the cause of Stephen of England.






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Battle of Lincoln or First Battle of Lincoln occurred on 2 February 1141.

Relief


The forces of King Stephen of England
Stephen of England

Stephen often known as Stephen of Blois was a grandson of William I of England. He was the last Norman dynasty King of England, from 1135 to his death, and also the Count of Boulogne jure uxoris....
 had been besieging Lincoln Castle
Lincoln Castle

This article is about a Norman castle in Lincoln, England. Lincoln Castle is also the name of a paddle steamer which served as a ferry on the River Humber....
 but were themselves attacked by a relief force loyal to Empress Matilda and commanded by Robert, 1st Earl of Gloucester
Robert, 1st Earl of Gloucester

Robert, 1st Earl of Gloucester was an illegitimate son of King Henry I of England, and one of the dominant figures of the period of English history sometimes called The Anarchy....
, Matilda's half-brother.

Defeat for Stephen


After fierce fighting in the city's streets, Stephen's forces were defeated. Stephen himself was captured and taken to Bristol
Bristol

Bristol is a City status in the United Kingdom, unitary authority area and Ceremonial counties of England in South West England, west of London, and east of Cardiff....
, where he was imprisoned.

Tables Turned


He was subsequently exchanged for the Earl of Gloucester
Earl of Gloucester

The title of Earl of Gloucester was created several times in the Peerage of Peerage of England. A mythical earl is also a character in William Shakespeare's play King Lear. See also Duke of Gloucester....
, and Matilda was defeated at the Battle of Winchester
Winchester

Winchester is the county town of Hampshire, in South East England. It lies at the heart of the wider City of Winchester, a local government district, and is located at the western end of the South Downs, along the course of the River Itchen, Hampshire....
 the following September, ending her brief ascendancy in the wars with Stephen.

Incidental Information


see also Gwynedd during England's Anarchy
Gwynedd in the High Middle Ages

Kingdom of Gwynedd in the High Middle Ages is a period in the History of Wales spanning the 11th century, 12th century, and 13th century . The High Middle Ages were preceded by the Early Middle Ages and followed by the Late Middle Ages....


A vangaurd of Welsh toops were led by Madog ap Maredudd
Madog ap Maredudd

Madog ap Maredudd was the last Prince of the entire Kingdom of Powys, Wales and for a time held the Fitzalan Lordship of Oswestry.Madog was the son of Maredudd ap Bleddyn and grandson of Bleddyn ap Cynfyn....
, Lord of Powys
Kingdom of Powys

  The Kingdom of Powys was a Wales successor state that emerged during the Dark Ages following the Roman withdrawal from Britain....
, and Cadwaladr ap Gruffydd
Cadwaladr ap Gruffydd

Cadwaladr ap Gruffydd was the third son of Gruffydd ap Cynan, King of kingdom of Gwynedd, Wales and younger brother of Owain Gwynedd....
, both allies of the Earl of Chester
Earl of Chester

The Earldom of Chester was one of the most powerful earldoms in medieval England. Since 1301 the title has generally been given to heirs-apparent to the English throne, and from the late 14th century it has been given only in conjunction with that of Prince of Wales....
 who supported the cause of Stephen of England. Cadwaladr was the brother of Owain, Prince of Gwynedd
Owain Gwynedd

Owain Gwynedd , alternatively known by the patronymic "Owain ap Gruffydd". He is occasionally referred to as Owain I of Gwynedd, or Owain I of Wales on account of his claim to be King of Wales....
, but Owain did not support any side in The Anarchy
The Anarchy

The Anarchy or The Nineteen Year Winter refers to a period of history of England during the reign of the Normans King, Stephen of England, which was characterised by civil war and unsettled government....
.

This battle features in the historical novel The Pillars of the Earth
The Pillars of the Earth

The Pillars of the Earth is a historical novel by Ken Follett published in 1989 in literature about the building of a cathedral in Kingsbridge, England....
 by Ken Follett
Ken Follett

'Ken Follett' is a United Kingdom author of Thriller s and historical novels. He has sold a total of List of best-selling fiction authors and has authored numerous bestselling works, such as The Key to Rebecca, Lie Down with Lions, A Dangerous Fortune, The Man from St....
, and is described almost as it happened, including the capture of King Stephen and his subsequent exchange.

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See also

  • Battle of Lincoln (1217)
    Battle of Lincoln (1217)

    The Second Battle of Lincoln occurred at Lincoln Castle on 20 May 1217, during the First Barons' War, between the forces of the future Louis VIII of France and those of King Henry III of England....