One powerful noble who switched sides during this conflict was Ranulf de Gernon, the Earl of Chester.
One powerful noble who switched sides during this conflict was Ranulf de Gernon, the Earl of Chester. Another leader in this conflict escaped capture by hiding on a funeral bier, then later escaped Oxford by dressing in white and walking across the frozen River Thames. During this conflict, Robert of Gloucester led forces that won the Battle of Lincoln. This conflict ended with the Treaty of Wallingford. This time period began after the death of Henry I, whose only son William died aboard the White Ship. For 10 points, name this time period during which the Empress Matilda and Stephen of Blois battled it out for control of England.
One powerful noble who switched sides during this conflict was Ranulf de Gernon, the Earl of Chester.
Anarchy [or Nineteen Year Winter]