Matilda's battles
I can explain how Matilda's actions affected the battles fought during the Anarchy.
Matilda's battles
I can explain how Matilda's actions affected the battles fought during the Anarchy.
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Key learning points
- Matilda established her court in Gloucester.
- Matilda defeated Stephen at the Battle of Lincoln.
- The citizens of London forced Matilda and her followers to flee London.
- Matilda was defeated by Stephen at the Siege of Oxford.
- Matilda's actions during the Anarchy gives historians an insight into medieval women.
Keywords
Civil war - a civil war is a war between citizens of the same country
Besieged - if somewhere is besieged it is surrounded by people trying to capture it: no goods or people are allowed in or out
Common misconception
Once a king dies or is taken prisoner, that is the end of the war.
Although a king is very important, there are many examples throughout history of a king's followers continuing to fight on successfully after their leader has been killed or captured.
Content guidance
- Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
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somebody who takes something by force without the right to do so
a war between citizens of the same country
a situation in which there is no clear heir to a position
the wife of an emperor, the ruler of an empire