The Battles of Lincoln
The two Battles of Lincoln are important events in the understanding of the early Medieval period
of the 12th and 13th centuries.
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First Battle of Lincoln
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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.
Second Battle of Lincoln
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The Second Battle of Lincoln occurred at Lincoln Castle on Saturday 20 May 1217,
during the First Barons' War,
between the forces of the future Louis VIII of France and those of King Henry III of England.
Louis's forces were attacked by a relief force under the command of William Marshal, 1st Earl of Pembroke.
Thomas, Count of Perche, commanding the French troops, was killed and Louis was expelled from his base
in the southeast of England. The looting that took place afterwards is known as the "Lincoln Fair".
The citizens of Lincoln were loyal to Louis so Henry's forces sacked the city.
