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Edward VI (12 October 1537 – 6 July 1553) was King of England and Ireland from 28 January 1547 until his death in 1553. He was crowned on 20 February 1547 at the age of nine.
- 28 January 1547 – 6 July 1553
- Jane Seymour
Edward VI (born October 12, 1537, London, England—died July 6, 1553, London) was the king of England and Ireland from 1547 to 1553. Edward was King Henry VIII’s only legitimate son; his mother, Henry’s third wife, Jane Seymour, died 12 days after his birth.
Jun 28, 2017 · Learn about the short and controversial reign of Edward VI, who became king at the age of nine and ruled England until 1553. Find out how he faced nobles' factionalism, the Protestant Reformation, the Scots' invasion and the execution of his uncle Seymour.
Apr 29, 2020 · Edward VI of England reigned as king from 1547 to 1553 CE. Succeeding his father Henry VIII of England (r. 1509-1547 CE), Edward was only nine years old at the time and so the kingdom was ruled by a...
- Mark Cartwright
Jan 28, 2021 · Edward VI, the boy king, a monarch with a famous and imposing father, was never able to attain real power as king. His reign was dominated by others, symptomatic of the power-plays and infighting dominating the court.
Learn about Edward VI, the only legitimate son of Henry VIII, who ruled England for nine years and introduced Protestantism. Find out how he died at 15, who succeeded him and why he was controversial.
King Edward VI, the only legitimate son of King Henry VIII and Jane Seymour, is often overshadowed by the larger-than-life reigns of his father and his half-sister, Elizabeth I. However, Edward's short life and reign were pivotal in shaping the religious and political landscape of England.
