Henry VI of England

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King of England in the 1400s whose weak rule leads to civil war and who is later killed

proper noun

: Enrique VI de Inglaterra

Henry VI of England became king as an infant after the death of his father, Henry V.

Examples

During the Wars of the Roses, Henry VI of England was deposed and later restored to the throne.
Henry VI of England became a significant historical figure due to his tumultuous rule and eventual murder.
The tragic fate of Henry VI of England is often recounted in English history books.
King Henry VI of England was known for his weak leadership.
Did Henry VI of England really spend time in the Tower of London?
Henry VI of England reigned during a time of great conflict, which was marked by the Wars of the Roses.
Henry VI of England was notable for his attempts to maintain peace during his reign but ultimately faced many challenges.

Synonyms

Henry VI

vsHenry VI of England

1 7.6

King of England in the 1400s known for the Wars of the Roses and murder in the Tower of London

uses the fuller formal name including the national title rather than the short form

Surface Forms

Henry VI of England main

Morphology

Henry + VI + of + England

The sequence 'Henry' + 'VI' (six) + 'of England' transparently signals a named, numbered individual associated with England; learners who know names and Roman numerals will usually infer this refers to a historical ruler (Henry the Sixth). However, the detailed sense given in the definition (specific reign dates, role in the Wars of the Roses, murder) cannot be derived from the constituents alone, so the overall interpretation is only partially predictable.

Etymology

Henry VI of England shows he was the sixth king called Henry, because kings get numbers to tell them apart. He became king as a baby after his father died, and his weak, troubled rule during the 'Wars of the Roses' and his later murder in the Tower of London make his name remembered as a tragic, troubled king.