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Born

12 Oct 1537

Born At

Hampton Court Palace

Died

6 Jul 1553

Buried At

Westminster Abbey

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Tudor

Titles Include: King of England from 1547

dward was the only surviving son of King Henry VIII of England and his third wife Jane Seymour. Edward was born at Hampton Court Palace on 12th October 1537. Jane Seymour died shortly after the birth of her son. Henry was pleased with the birth of a son who could succeed him after his death. After Jane's death Henry married Catherine Parr and it was Catherine who brought Henry's children together. Edward, Mary and Elizabeth lived under the same one roof for the first time. It was Catherine who recognised the need for Henry's children to have a good education and arranged for the best tutors to teach them. Edward's early years were filled with learning.

Becomes King

When Henry VIII died in January 1547 Edward was only nine years old and at this age the young king could not rule without help. He was assisted by his uncle, Edward Seymour the duke of Somerset, who was given the title of Protector of the Realm.

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Preceded by
HENRY (VIII, King of England 1509-1547)

Succeeded by
Mary (I, Queen of England 1553-1558, Bloody Mary)

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Father:	HENRY (VIII, King of England 1509-1547) (b.1491 - d.1547)
Mother:	Seymour, Jane ( - d.1537)

Edward (VI, King of England 1547-1553) (b.1537 - d.1553)

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Early Modern Period (1500-1800) - Under Construction
1537	Oct 12	Edward VI born at Hampton Court
		Jane Seymour gave birth to Edward at Hampton Court. The birth had complications and Jane became ill.
	Oct 24	Jane Seymour dies
		Jane Seymour died after complications with the birth of Edward VI. She was buried in St. George's Chapel, Windsor Castle.
1543		Succession to the Crown Act
		An act passed by Parliament specifiying the order of succession to the English throne after the death of Henry VIII. Although Edward was the youngest the order would be Edward, Mary and the Elizabeth. ¹
	Jul	Treaties at Greenwich
		A treaty was signed by the Scots and Henry VIII swearing peace between the two nations and the agreement that Mary, Queen of Scots, should marry Henry's son Edward.
1547	Feb 20	Edward VI crowned
		The coronation of Henry VIII's son Edward took place at Westminster Abbey.
1553	Jun	Change to Edward VI's will
		Edward signed a change to his earlier will or 'devise' and nominated Lady Jane Grey as heir to the English throne. The change was orchestrated by the Duke of Northumberland and Sir John Gates. Lady Jane Grey had married the Duke's son Guilford Dudley a few months earlier and the will initially stated that Janes's male heirs would be next in line. This was altered when is was seen the Edward would die before she had children so that Jane herself could become Queen.
	Jul 6	Death of Edward VI
		Edward VI died at Greenwich Palace as the age of 15.