# King Henry the Fifth — Henry VI, Part I character guide

> King Henry the Fifth in Henry VI, Part I by William Shakespeare.

**Role:** supporting

**Also known as:** Henry, Henry the Fifth, King Henry, young Henry, princely Henry, sweet Henry, Henry fret

**First appearance:** 0002-act-i-scene-i

## Who they are

Deceased English king whose legacy looms over the conflict with France.

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