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 Born 12 Oct 1537  Born at Hampton Court Palace
 Died 6 Jul 1553 Buried at Westminster Abbey
 Royal House Tudor
 
Titles Include: King of England from 1547

Edward 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. 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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  Episode: Lady Jane Grey, the Nine Day Queen
  Episode: Henry VIII and his Six Wives
  HENRY (VIII, King of England 1509-1547)
  Seymour, Jane
  Edward Seymour (Duke of Somerset, Protector)
  Mary (I, Queen of England 1553-1558, Bloody Mary)
  Dudley, John (Earl of Warwick, Duke of Northumberland)
  Grey, Jane (Lady)
  Hampton Court Palace
Time Linked People
  Francis (I, King of France 1515-1547) d. 1547
  Seymour, Jane d. 1537
  Margaret (Countess of Salisbury) d. 1541
  Mary (I, Queen of England 1553-1558, Bloody Mary) b. 1516 d. 1558
  Grey, Jane (Lady) b. 1537 d. 1554
  Grey, Henry (Duke of Suffolk) d. 1554
  Francis (II, King of France 1559-1560) b. 1544 d. 1560
  Stewart, James (1st Earl of Moray) b. 1531 d. 1570


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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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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 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. 

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