The Empress Matilda and the Queen of Stephen, 12th century. Artist: Unknown

The Empress Matilda and the Queen of Stephen, 12th century. Artist: Unknown

1-625-974 - The Print Collector/Heritage Images

The Empress Matilda and the Queen of Stephen, 12th century. Stephen (1096-1154), the last Norman King of England, reigned from 1135 to 1154. He supported the claim to the throne of Matilda (1102-1167), the daughter of Henry I, before usurping her when Henry died in 1135 and claiming the throne for himself. England descended into a period of civil war. Stephen was captured after he was defeated by Matilda's army at the Battle of Lincoln in 1141 but was freed in an exchange for the captive Robert, Earl of Gloucester, Matilda's most able lieutenant. Matilda's time on the throne was brief, as a rebellion forced her to flee London. Stephen regained the throne and Matilda was besieged in Oxford, but escaped to Wallingford. The conflict dragged on until 1148 when Matilda returned to France after the Earl of Gloucester died. Eventually, in 1154, her son was crowned king as Henry II after Stephen died.


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Creator
  1. Unknown, attributed to: :
Subject
  1. Matilda: English: claimant to the English crown
  2. Matilda, Queen Consort of Stephen: French: Queen Consort of King Stephen of England
People Related
  1. King Stephen: English: King

Medium
  1. Engraving

Category Hierarchy

People Royalty

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Digital Image Size

Pixel Dimensions (W x H) : 4773x3650
File Size : 51,040kb


Aliases

  1. 0580008765
  1. 1-625-974
  1. 1625974

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