History of England power to succeed the current ruler of France, Charles VI of France. The Treaty also provided that he would marry Charles VI's daughter, Catherine of Valois. They married in 1421. Henry died of dysentery in 1422, leaving a number of unfulfilled plans, including his plan to take over as King of France and to lead a crusade to retake Jerusalem from the Muslims. Henry V's son, Henry VI, became king in 1422 as an infant. His reign was marked by constant turmoil due to his political weaknesses. While he was growing up, England was ruled by the Regency government. The
Henry VI, Count of Waldeck Henry VI, Count of Waldeck Count Henry VI of Waldeck, nicknamed "of Iron", ( – 16 February 1397 at Waldeck Castle) was Count of Waldeck from 1369 to 1397. The nickname "of Iron" refers to the fact that, due to his involvement in numerous wars and feud, he was often wearing armour. Although he was only the third reigning Count named Henry, he is generally known as Henry VI, because there had earlier been non-ruling counts named Henry II, Henry III and Henry V. His father was Count Otto II; his mother was Matilda of Brunswick-Lüneburg. Before coming to power