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Poem by Henry VI whilst in captivity

January 4, 2022March 10, 2022 danmoorhouse 0 Comments King Henry VI, Poetry, Tower of London

Whilst in captivity King Henry VI wrote several verses. Sir John Harington retained several of these. They provide some insight

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