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1st episode. Henry VI of Lancaster (December 6, 1421 – May 21, 1471) was the third and last king of England from the Lancaster dynasty. Of all the English kings who bore the title of "King of France" during and after the Hundred Years' War, he was the only one who was actually crowned and reigned over a significant part of France. He became king in infancy under the regency of his uncles. Later, having married Margaret of Anjou, he fell completely under her influence. Due to his wife's manipulations, he started a war with the House of York, which ended in the defeat of the royal troops, the death of Henry and his son, and the end of the Lancaster dynasty. Most historians assess him as a narrow-minded and weak ruler, some classify him as feeble-minded. He was actively involved in charity work and patronage of the arts, patronized the Church, and the development of literature and art. That's right. Echo of Moscow. Historian Natalia Ivanovna Basovskaya tells us. Please support our channel by subscribing. Leave comments and follow the publications!