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Treaty of Troyes (1420)
•Charles VI’s son [the future Charles VII], was declared illegitimate and disinherited.
•Henry V married Catherine, the daughter of Charles VI.
–Henry was declared the legitimate heir to the French throne!
•A final English victory seemed assured, but both Charles VI and Henry V died in 1422.
•This left Henry’s infant son, Henry VI [r. 1422-1461], to inherit BOTH thrones.
Henry VI of England