Henry VI

American  

noun

1. 1165–97, king of Germany 1190–97; king of Sicily 1194–97; emperor of the Holy Roman Empire 1191–97 (son of Frederick I).

2. 1421–71, king of England 1422–61, 1470–71 (son of Henry V).

3. (italics)  a three-part drama (Part 1, 1591–92; Part 2, 1590?; Part 3, 1590?) by Shakespeare.

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Henry VI British  

noun

1. 1165–97, king of Germany (1169–97) and Holy Roman Emperor (1190–97): added Sicily to the Empire

2. 1421–71, last Lancastrian king of England (1422–61; 1470–71); son of Henry V. His weak rule was blamed for the loss by 1453 of all his possessions in France except Calais; from 1454 he suffered periods of insanity which contributed to the outbreak of the Wars of the Roses (1455–85). He was deposed by Edward IV (1461) but was briefly restored to the throne (1470)

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Example Sentences

Moodliar’s Henry VI plays the royal martyr with a mix of student idealism and naivety.

From Los Angeles Times

Seattle’s other outdoor Shakespeare stalwart GreenStage continues the War of the Roses history saga it began last year, this year presenting “Henry VI: Part 2” and “Part 3.”

From Seattle Times

She’s also the director of critical hit “Bring Down the House,” a two-part adaptation of Shakespeare’s “Henry VI” trilogy that premiered in Seattle and made its way to OSF.

From Seattle Times

In the 15th century, the befuddled derangement of the English King Henry VI — possibly a hereditary schizophrenia — helped to light the fuse of the Wars of the Roses.

From Los Angeles Times

The fanged creature can be seen at the head of the bed, in the shadows, as Cardinal Beaufort lies dying, with King Henry VI and two lords at his bedside.

From BBC