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Henry VIII (VI) the Sparrow (Polish: Henryk VIII Wróbel) (c.  1357 – 14 March 1397) was a Duke of Żagań–Głogów during 1368–1378 (as a co-ruler with his brothers) from 1378 ruler over Zielona Góra Szprotawa Kożuchów Przemków and Sulechów and since 1395 ruler over half of Głogów Ścinawa and Bytom Odrzański.He was the second son of Henry V of Iron Duke of Żagań–Głogów by his wife Anna daughter of Duke Wenceslaus of Płock. The origin of his nickname Sparrow (Wróbel) is unknown.

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