Henry VI

• studious but naive to king functions; quiet, poor judge of character
• not a military leader, easily manipulated and indecisive - pious and unimpressive ruler
• more of a saint than a king as he was devoted to education and learning
• 1453 he goes insane - presumably inherited
• less popular and powerful that Henry IV and V

ENTIRELY INACTIVE                                            SOME ACTIVE ROLES

- doesn't get involved in war                                  - Treaty of Troyes is signed

- relying on other leaders and advisors                 - in exchange for peace he married Margaret

- focussing on religion and education

HENRY VI'S CRITICISM

• didn't behave like traditional king - devoted to learning and religion
• insanity and mental incapacity
• lost a large amount of French land
• not militarily involved
• easily manipulated
• indecisive

CHARACTERISTICS OF MARGARET

• controlling
• manipulating
• strong
• determined
• divisive

OVERMIGHTY SUBJECT

• he negotiated the truce and Tours
• was a key advocate of the English attack on Foligres
• widely regarded as manipulating the king's weak and indecisive personality
• tried to arrange a marriage between his sonand Margaret Beaufort, Somersets niece
• leading member of Henry's government
• chamberlain of England - strong financial position
• Henry's favourite

CHANCES OF UNPOPULARITY

• tried to arrange marriage b/t son and Margaret Beaufort
• manipulated the king's indecisive and weak personality
• militarily weak
• advocate of attack on Fougres - nobles lost land 
• scapegoated for losses in France