Henry VI — definition

1. Henry VI (Noun)

Henry VI (Noun) — 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 (1421-1471).

King of England King of Great Britain House of Lancaster Lancaster Lancastrian line