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Matilda launched her first campaign in 1139, and quickly gained control of several key cities in the south of England. However, Stephen was able to rally his forces, and in 1141 he captured Matilda in battle and took her as his prisoner.
In 1139, Matilda arrived in England to claim her throne. She stayed at Arundel Castle with her stepmother while Robert attempted to rally support for her across the country. Stephen besieged the castle, effectively trapping Matilda inside.
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Apr 18, 2023 · In August 1139, Matilda invaded England. Unfortunately, she was unable to capture a port for her forces to land, and she was kept back thanks to the efforts of Stephen. A month after trying to land her troops in England, Matilda was invited to land her lands in the port of Arundel in Western Sussex by the Dowager Queen Adeliza (Henry I’s ...
- Lauren Dillon
Jul 15, 2016 · In September of 1139, the Empress Matilda set sail from Normandy for the Sussex coast to lay claim to her father’s throne. For the next eight years, Matilda resided in England as an autonomous female feudal lord as she presided over the military operations and diplomatic efforts to recover her inheritance.
- Charles Beem
- 2016
Aug 14, 2023 · King David led several invasions into Northern England in support of his grand-daughter Empress Matilda’s claim to the English throne. Near-contemporary depiction, from a charter under King Malcolm IV. (via Wikimedia Commons) The initial phases of the war were a reprieve from what seemed like imminent disaster for King Stephen.
With the Empress Matilda’s arrival in England (late September 1139), Queen Matilda continued to govern in conjunction with her husband, while he campaigned against the Empress’ forces. Footnote 39 She also remained involved in building alliances. In February 1140, she strengthened French royal support of her husband through negotiating ...
Jan 1, 1996 · Stephen and Matilda: The Civil War of 1139-53. Jim Bradbury. 3.73. 164 ratings28 reviews. Focuses on military aspects of the civil war and the battle for the English crown that dominated Stephen's reign. Details the various campaigns, battles, and sieges, including the two major battles at the Standard and Lincoln.
