But while Matilda was in England , her husband Geoffrey was conquering Normandy , which he finally overran in 1144 .
Nor could Stephen decisively defeat Matilda 's forces , which meant that England remained divided in allegiance between the two rivals .
While Matilda was in England , Matilda 's husband Geoffrey was conquering Normandy , which Stephen finally overran in 1144 .
Nor could Stephen decisively defeat Matilda 's forces , which meant that England remained divided in allegiance between the two rivals .