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May 23, 2021 · 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.
- Elinor Evans
Apr 18, 2023 · Almost immediately following the coronation of Stephen, King David I of Scotland (Matilda’s uncle) invaded Northern England and captured several critical strongholds in England. This was the start of what was known as The Anarchy.
- Lauren Dillon
The Civil War of Stephen and Matilda was caused by a dispute over the succession to the English throne. After the death of King Henry I in 1135, his only legitimate heir, his daughter Matilda, was denied the throne by a group of nobles who instead chose Stephen of Blois as their king.
Aug 14, 2023 · By the late 1140s, King Stephen and Lady Matilda had reached a stalemate. King Stephen could not crack the ring of fortresses occupied by Matilda’s supporters in the West Country, and neither could Matilda project her power effectively beyond them.
How anarchic was the Anarchy, the long and confused series of civil wars that followed the death of Henry I of England and Normandy in 1135? Not as much as historians make out, maintains Matthew Lewis. In his view the two main chroniclers, both churchmen, greatly exaggerated the disorder.
Jul 19, 2021 · Matilda contested the rule of her cousin Stephen and marched to Oxford to base her campaign at Oxford Castle. Matilda fought for her own succession to the throne throughout the 19-year civil war. Stephen had the church on side through his younger brother Henry, the bishop of Winchester and the support of the nobles.
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Oct 20, 2013 · Stephen was beset by enemies all around: Geoffrey in Normandy, Robert of Gloucester in the west and, in July 1138, the Scottish King David invaded England ostensibly to lend support to his niece Matilda’s claim to the English throne, but seeing in the turmoil a chance to annex Northumberland.
