Henry VI 1421-71 King of England 1421-66 and 1470-71, after a portrait in Kensington Palace, engraved by the artist

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Henry VI (1421-1471) was King of England from 1422 to 1461 and again from 1470 to 1471, and he also claimed the title of King of France from 1422 to 1453. Born on December 6, 1421, at Windsor Castle, he was the only child of King Henry V and Catherine of Valois. Henry VI ascended to the throne as an infant following his father's death, making him one of the youngest kings in English history. His reign was marked by the protracted and tumultuous period of the Wars of the Roses, a series of civil wars fought between the rival houses of Lancaster and York, both of which laid claim to the English throne.

Henry VI's reign was characterized by his piety and his interest in education and religion, but he was also seen as a weak and ineffectual ruler. His inability to assert strong leadership led to significant political instability and loss of territories in France, which had been won by his father. The king's mental health was also a matter of concern; he suffered from bouts of insanity, which further undermined his authority and contributed to the factional strife that plagued his reign.

The portrait of Henry VI housed in Kensington Palace and engraved by George Vertue is an important historical artifact that offers insight into the visual representation of this monarch. George Vertue (1684-1756) was a notable English engraver and antiquary, known for his detailed and accurate engravings of historical figures and events. His work provides a valuable visual record of Henry VI, capturing the likeness of a king whose life and reign were fraught with challenges and conflicts.

Henry VI's legacy is a complex one. He founded Eton College and King's College, Cambridge, which stand as lasting testaments to his commitment to education and religion. However, his reign ultimately ended in tragedy; he was deposed by Edward IV in 1461, briefly restored to the throne in 1470, and finally captured and murdered in the Tower of London in 1471. His death marked the end of the Lancastrian line's direct claim to the English throne and paved the way for the eventual rise of the Tudor dynasty.

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