Henry VI


Definition: Meaning of, Henry VI in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ˈhɛnri viː-aɪ /

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  1. 1421-1471 son of Henry V who as an infant succeeded his father and was King of England from 1422 to 1461; he was taken prisoner in 1460 and Edward IV was proclaimed king; he was rescued and regained the throne in 1470 but was recaptured and murdered in the Tower of London
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  • Henry VI, King
    1. (1421-71) the king of England from 1422 to 1461 and from 1470 to 1471. During Henry's rule there was great dissatisfaction with the government. This led to the Wars of the Roses, in which Henry was finally murdered.
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