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8 April 1141
When Stephen is captured after the battle of Lincoln, Matilda is named queen at Winchester – but she is never crowned. The worst excesses of the civil war occur in 1141: towns are plundered and castles besieged, and prominent families swap sides for money or favours. But Stephen is reinstated on 7 December after Matilda's high-handed manner alienates many of her potential supporters. She later flees to France. |
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