Rout of Winchester (1141)

Rout of Winchester (House of Blois vs Angevins) took place in 1141 during The Anarchy.

Battle facts

• Year: 1141
• Date: 14 September 1141
• Era: Medieval
• Conflict: The Anarchy
• Side A: House of Blois
• Side B: Angevins
• Commanders (A): Queen Matilda, Henry of Blois, William of Ypres
• Commanders (B): Empress Matilda, Robert of Gloucester, Reginald of Cornwall
• Casualties: Light (House of Blois), Main body destroyed, rear guard captured (Angevins)
• Outcome: Blesevin victory
• Coordinates: 51.060°, -1.313°

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Sources

Wikipedia article on Rout of Winchester · Wikidata entry