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  • NAME: Edward VI
  • OCCUPATION: King
  • BIRTH DATE: October 12, 1537
  • DEATH DATE: July 06, 1553
  • PLACE OF BIRTH: London, England
  • PLACE OF DEATH: London, England

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Edward VI, the only son of Henry VIII, ruled England from 1547 to 1553. His death caused a power struggle that led to the nine-day reign of Lady Jane Grey.


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Edward VI, born October 12, 1537, was the only legitimate son of Henry VIII (with third wife Jane Seymour). Ten-year-old Edward ascended to the throne in 1547, with regents Edward Seymour, then John Dudley. His death in 1553 caused a power struggle between advocates of Henry's other heirs, Mary (Catholic) and Elizabeth (Protestant), that led to the nine-day reign of Lady Jane Grey.

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