BattlefieldsSiege of Devizes Castle 1139
Medieval

Siege of Devizes Castle 1139

1139
Wiltshire, England
Also known as: Empress Matilda captured at Devizes
Era
Medieval
Battle Type
Siege
Location
Wiltshire, England
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Empress Matilda
Forces
Matilda c.400–700; siege.
VS
Victor
King Stephen
Forces
Stephen c.1,500–2,500
Outcome
Matilda captured and briefly held; exchanged for Robert of Gloucester
The Battle

History & Significance

Empress Matilda was captured at Devizes during the Anarchy, though she was subsequently exchanged for Robert of Gloucester who had himself been captured.

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