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May 23, 2021 · 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.
- Elinor Evans
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. Despite this setback, Matilda’s cause was not lost, and her supporters continued to fight on her behalf.
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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
Nov 21, 2023 · Matilda invaded England because her cousin, Stephen Of Blois, crowned himself king. Stephen did this even though Matilda's father, the late King Henry I, had named her as his...
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.
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 ...
Aug 26, 2020 · This invasion finally took place in 1139 AD when the initial forces under the command of Baldwin de Redvers, 1 st Earl of Devon, crossed over the English Channel. Soon after, Matilda arrived as well, with Robert of Gloucester at her side.
