Stephen, King (Kingdom of England (Normandy)) : All Data

Stephen was the King of England and the Duke of Normandy from 1135 to 1154. During his reign, he faced several significant conflicts, including the Anarchy, a civil war that lasted from 1135 to 1153, and the First Battle of Lincoln in 1141. The Anarchy was a power struggle between Stephen and his cousin Matilda, resulting in widespread chaos and devastation across England. The First Battle of Lincoln, fought in 1141, saw Stephen's forces defeated by Matilda's supporters, leading to her brief capture of the king. Stephen's rule was marked by these tumultuous conflicts, which greatly impacted the stability of the Kingdom of England and the Duchy of Normandy.