Portrait of King Henry VI (1422-1461), by an unknown artist. Henry VI (1421-1471) King of England from 1422 to 1461 and again from 1470 to 1471, disputed King of France from 1422 to 1453. His periods of insanity and his inherent benevolence eventually required his wife, Margaret of Anjou, to assume control of his kingdom, which contributed to his own downfall, the collapse of the House of Lancaster, and the rise of the House of York.


Portrait of King Henry VI (1422-1461), by an unknown artist. Henry VI (1421-1471) King of England from 1422 to 1461 and again from 1470 to 1471, disputed King of France from 1422 to 1453. His periods of insanity and his inherent benevolence eventually required his wife, Margaret of Anjou, to assume control of his kingdom, which contributed to his own downfall, the collapse of the House of Lancaster, and the rise of the House of York.


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