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1. www.medievalchronicles.com › medieval-battles-warsBattle for the Crown: Stephen and Matilda’s Epic Conflict

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   The Civil War of Stephen and Matilda was characterized by a series of military campaigns and battles. 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.

2. historymedieval.com › the-lady-of-the-englishThe Lady of the English: Matilda’s Battle for Her Right

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   Feb 18, 2024 · By 1139, the stage was set for Robert and Matilda’s invasion of England. With Normandy under their control, the duo, along with Geoffrey, began the year by preparing their forces for a cross-channel assault.

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   What happened to Matilda in 1139?

   • By 1139 Matilda’s invasion was planned and she landed in Arundel late September. Matilda had an important and strong ally in her half-brother, Robert of Gloucester. In the beginning Matilda’s forces took one step forward and one step back. This changed dramatically at the Battle of Lincoln on 2 February 1141.

   The Battle of Lincoln and The Short Rule of the Empress Matilda

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   Why did Matilda come to England?

   • Robert’s declaration of support for Matilda caused a rebellion to rise up across the southwest of England as well as Kent, while Geoffrey of Anjou invaded Normandy and David I attacked northern England. In 1139, Matilda arrived in England to claim her throne.

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   Where did Matilda get her lands?

   • 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 second wife).

   Anarchy in the UK: Stephen and Matilda’s War for the Throne

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   Why did Matilda stay at Arundel Castle?

   • 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. As she had not yet declared herself as a threat to him, he allowed her safe passage to meet up with Robert in Bristol. There, she established a base in the southwest.

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   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 ...

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7. royalcentral.co.uk › interests › historyThe Battle of Lincoln and The Short Rule of the Empress Matilda

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   Aug 6, 2015 · By 1139 Matilda’s invasion was planned and she landed in Arundel late September. Matilda had an important and strong ally in her half-brother, Robert of Gloucester. In the beginning...

8. www.medievalware.com › blog › king-stephen-empressThe Anarchy, Part 3: King Stephen and Empress Matilda

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   Aug 14, 2023 · Denied the port of Dover by Matilda of Boulogne’s naval blockade, Matilda, Geoffrey and Robert landed at Arundel, near the Isle of Wight, along with 140 knights and their retainers, in the summer of 1139 CE.

9. link.springer.com › chapter › 10Matilda of Boulogne: Indispensable Partner | SpringerLink

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   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 ...