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1. www.historyextra.com › period › medievalThe Anarchy, The Bloody Battle Between Stephen & Matilda ...

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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.

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

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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.

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   Why did Matilda invade England?

   • 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 heir. What happened to King Stephen's son Eustace? King Stephen's son Eustace was killed while plundering southeastern England.

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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 – Royal

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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).

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   Why did Matilda try to become Queen?

   • The Earl of Chester and Matilda’s forces captured King Stephen and held him prisoner in Bristol. With Stephen in prison, it meant that he was deposed as King because he was a prisoner, and the throne was once again empty. Seeing her chance to take the throne finally, Matilda tried to be named Queen.

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4. www.historicmysteries.com › history › the-anarchyAnarchy in the UK: Stephen and Matilda’s War for the Throne

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

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   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.

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7. link.springer.com › chapter › 10“Greatest in Her Offspring”: Motherhood and the Empress Matilda

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   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.

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8. 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 Matilda’s...

9. study.com › academy › lessonAnarchy in England | Overview, Civil War & Significance

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   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...