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Henry VI, Count of Waldeck | |
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| Born | c. 1340 |
| Died | 16 February 1397 Waldeck Castle |
| Buried | Marienthal Monastery in Netze (now part of Waldeck) |
| Noble family | House of Waldeck |
| Spouse(s) | Elizabeth of Berg |
| Father | Otto II, Count of Waldeck |
| Mother | Matilda of Brunswick-Lüneburg |
Count Henry VI of Waldeck, nicknamed of Iron, (c. 1340 – 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 feuds, he often wore 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 of Waldeck named Henry II, Henry III and Henry V.