Battle of Lincoln (1141)
| Battle of Lincoln | |||||||
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| Part of The Anarchy | |||||||
The Battle of Lincoln in the Historia Anglorum | |||||||
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| Belligerents | |||||||
| House of Blois | House of Anjou | ||||||
| Commanders and leaders | |||||||
| Stephen of Blois (POW) | Robert of Gloucester | ||||||
| Strength | |||||||
| 1,250 | 1,000 | ||||||
| Casualties and losses | |||||||
| Unknown | Unknown | ||||||
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.