A WOMAN’S TOUCH The French were unable to capture Lincoln Castle, governed by the formidable Nichola de la Haye
THE MASTER AND FELLOWS OF CORPUS CHRISTI COLLEGE, CAMBRIDGE/MS 16II (F. 55V) X1, ALAMY X1, GETTY X1
BATTLE CONTEXT
Where
Lincoln, England
When
20 May 1217
Who
English (William Marshal)
French (Comte du Perche) and English rebels (Earl of Winchester)
Why
Louis of France’s attempt to become king of England
Result
Decisive English victory