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Henry VI was born at Windsor Castle, United Kingdom. His father was Henry V, that´s why he inherited the throne.
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He succeeded to the English throne at the age of nine months upon his father's death.
Two months later, he became King of France on the death of his grandfather, Charles VI. -
His reign last 39 years, 1 month and 18 days. He was the first king who never fought in a battle. As a result, he lost his dad´s (Henry V) french conquests, except the port of calais. In 1454, when henry became ill, Richard, Duke of York was made King of England. This led to the War of the Roses, where Richard was killed. His son, Edward IV removed Henry VI from the throne. In 1470, Henry VI returned to the English Throne.
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Henry VI was crowned King of England.
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Henry VI of England is crowned King of France in Paris.
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Henry VI marries Margaret of Anjou who was very possesive.
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He was deposed 1461 in the Wars of the Roses by his cousin (Edward IV) who declared later himself as King Edward IV.
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Margaret (wife) is defeated at the Battle of Tewkesbury. Her son who was Prince of Wales(Edward of Westminster), was killed in the battle. One day later, henry was murdered by being stabbed to death in the Tower of London and Edward IV became king.
