After capturing Stephen at Lincoln in February 1141, Matilda entered Winchester and was recognised as Lady of the English. However Stephen supporters still held the castle and called in the queen. The subsequent fighting led to the Rout of Winchester and the capture of Robert of Gloucester, forcing a prisoner exchange that freed Stephen.
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