Henry Vi King Of England And France Collection

Henry VI, (c1911). Creator: Unknown
Henry VI, (c1911). King Henry VI of England. From a painting in the National Portrait Gallery'. Published in "The Portrait Book of Our Kings and Queens 1066-1911", edited by T

Plan of Eton College, 1911. Creator: Unknown
Plan of Eton College, 1911. Generations of British and foreign aristocracy have been educated at Eton independent boarding school, founded in 1440 by King Henry VI

The Loan Collection, South-Kensington: Pen-case of Henry VI. 1862. Creator: Unknown
The Loan Collection, South-Kensington, 1862. The pencase of King Henry VI. This pencase, of leather, or cuir bouilli, ornamented with gilt roses and crowns, was left by King Henry VI

The Lower School, c1870. Eton College independent boarding school in Berkshire, England, was founded in 1440 by King Henry VI. From " Picturesque Europe - The British Isles, Vol. I"

Entrance to the Playing Fields, c1870. Eton College independent boarding school in Berkshire, England, was founded in 1440 by King Henry VI. From " Picturesque Europe - The British Isles, Vol

The Quadrangle, Eton, 1898. Creator: Unknown
The Quadrangle, Eton, 1898. From " Our Own Country, Volume IV". [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris & Melbourne, 1898]

Margaret of Anjou, (1430-1482), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Margaret of Anjou, (1430-1482), 1830. Margaret of Anjou (1430-1482) of the House of Valois. Queen of England by marriage to King Henry VI from 1445-1461

Henry VI, (1421-1471), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Henry VI, (1421-1471), 1830. Henry VI (1421-1471) King of England from 1422 to 1461 and again from 1470 to 1471, disputed King of France from 1422 to 1453

Sir J. Fortescue, (c1394-1479), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Sir J. Fortescue, (c1394-1479), 1830. Sir John Fortescue (c1394-1479) English Chief Justice of the Kings Bench, educated at Exeter College, Oxford, appointed governor of Lincolns Inn three times

The Fountain, Kings College, Cambridge, late 19th century. Creator: Unknown
The Fountain, Kings College, Cambridge, late 19th century. The Founders Fountain, 1874-1879, designed by Henry Hugh Armstead, with bronze figures on Portland stone

General View of Eton College, 1911. Creator: Unknown
General View of Eton College, 1911. Generations of British and foreign aristocracy have been educated at Eton independent boarding school, founded in 1440 by King Henry VI

Initial Word from Illuminated Charter, A. D. 1446, (1911). Creator: Unknown
Initial Word from Illuminated Charter, A.D. 1446, 1911. Eton College was founded in 1440 by King Henry VI. From " A History of Eton College (1440-1910)", by Sir H. C Maxwell Lyte, K.C.B

Interior of the Chapel, 1875, (1911). Creator: Unknown
Interior of the Chapel, 1875, (1911). Work began on the chapel in 1441 under plans of the founder Henry VI. From " A History of Eton College (1440-1910)", by Sir H. C Maxwell Lyte, K.C.B

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Henry VI, the King of England and France, was a controversial figure in history. His reign was marked by political turmoil, military defeats, and mental instability. Despite being crowned king at a young age, Henry struggled to assert his authority over his nobles and faced numerous challenges to his rule. As the ruler of both England and France during the Hundred Years' War, Henry VI faced constant threats from rival factions vying for power. His inability to effectively govern both kingdoms led to internal strife and external conflicts that weakened his hold on the throne. Henry's mental health also deteriorated over time, leading to periods of insanity where he was unable to make decisions or lead his armies into battle. This further eroded confidence in his leadership and allowed ambitious nobles like Richard Plantagenet to challenge his claim to the crown. Despite these challenges, Henry VI is remembered as a well-meaning but ultimately ineffective monarch whose reign symbolized the decline of English power in France. His legacy serves as a cautionary tale about the dangers of weak leadership in times of crisis.