Battle of Lincoln 1141
Marker: recorded battle location (no official boundary).
Key facts
| Date (year) | 1141 | Wikidata P585 point in time |
|---|---|---|
| Century | 12th century | derived |
| Period | Norman & medieval | derived |
| Country | England | derived |
| War / conflict | The Anarchy | Wikidata |
| Participants | Kingdom of England | Wikidata |
About the battle
The Battle of Lincoln, or the First Battle of Lincoln, occurred on 2 February 1141 in Lincoln, England between King Stephen of England and forces loyal to Empress Matilda. Stephen was captured during the battle, imprisoned, and effectively deposed while Matilda ruled for a short time.
Visiting the battlefield
Location
- Recorded location (Wikidata; may be approximate): 53.2350, -0.5550
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Text adapted from the Wikipedia article Battle of Lincoln (1141) (revision 1370268219), licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. Changes: excerpted from the article lead section; condensed by selecting paragraphs; citations removed. No text added.
Battle location from Wikidata (CC0).
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