The Second Battle of Lincoln occurred at Lincoln Castle on 20 May1217, during the First Barons' War, between the forces of the future Louis VIII of France and those of King Henry III of England. Louis' forces were attacked by a relief force under the command of William Marshal, 1st Earl of Pembroke. The Comte de la Perche, commanding the French troops, was killed and this heavy defeat led to Louis being expelled from his base in the southeast of England. A view of the East Gate of Lincoln Castle. ... May 20 is the 140th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (141st in leap years). ... April 9 - Peter of Courtenay crowned emperor of the Latin Empire of Constantinople at Rome, by Pope Honorius III May 20 - First Barons War, royalist victory at Lincoln. ... The First Barons War (1215–1217) was a civil war in England between the forces of a number of rebellious barons and King John. ... Louis VIII the Lion (French: Louis VIII le Lion) (September 5, 1187 – November 8, 1226) reigned as King of France from 1223 to 1226. ... Henry III (1 October 1207 – 16 November 1272) was crowned King of England in 1216, despite being less than ten years of age. ... William Marshall, from his tomb effigy in Temple Church, London. ...
This event is known as “Lincoln Fair” after the looting that took place afterwards. The citizens were loyal to Louis so Henry’s forces sacked the city. Many women and children perished.
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