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Rout of Winchester (1141)

Type Event Region Europe Time 1141

In September 1141, Empress Matilda's forces were routed by a royalist counterattack during the siege of Winchester, and Robert, Earl of Gloucester, w…

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  1. 1141Winchester · HampshireMatilda and Robert of Gloucester camped outside Winchester, attempting to seize the cathedral city to consolidate control of the south and strike at the royalist base of Stephen's wife, Matilda of Boulogne.
  2. 1141outside Winchester · HampshireThe royalists, organized by Henry of Blois, Bishop of Winchester, and Queen Matilda of Boulogne, launched a counterattack that cut off the Angevin retreat. Robert of Gloucester was captured while covering the withdrawal, and the Angevin forces were forced to scatter and flee.

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