# King Henry VI — Henry VI, Part III character guide

> King Henry VI in Henry VI, Part III by William Shakespeare.

**Role:** major

**Also known as:** Henry, Harry, King Henry

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

## Who they are

The pious and gentle king of England, struggling to maintain his throne against Yorkist claimants.

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