Battle of Lincoln | |||||||
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Part of the First Barons' War | |||||||
![]() An illustration by Matthew Paris accompanying an account of the battle | |||||||
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Belligerents | |||||||
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![]() Army of God and the Holy Church | ||||||
Commanders and leaders | |||||||
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Strength | |||||||
923+[2] 406 knights 317 crossbowmen 200+ sergeants Castle garrison |
1,611[2] 611 knights 1,000 infantry | ||||||
Casualties and losses | |||||||
Moderate | 300 knights captured, many killed or captured during the retreat south |
The Second Battle of Lincoln occurred at Lincoln Castle on Saturday 20 May 1217, during the First Barons' War, between the forces of the future Louis VIII of France and those of King Henry III of England. Louis's forces were attacked by a relief force under the command of William Marshal, 1st Earl of Pembroke. Thomas, Count of Perche, commanding the French troops, was killed and Louis was expelled from his base in the southeast of England. The looting that took place afterwards is known as the "Lincoln Fair". The citizens of Lincoln were loyal to Louis so Henry's forces sacked the city.
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