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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. [a] He was crowned on 20 February 1547 at the age of nine. The only surviving son of Henry VIII by his third wife, Jane Seymour, Edward was the first English monarch to be raised as a Protestant. [2] .

Edward VI, king of England and Ireland from 1547 to 1553. He was King Henry VIII’s only legitimate son; his mother, Henry’s third wife, Jane Seymour, died 12 days after his birth. Edward was traditionally viewed as a frail child, but recent authorities have maintained that he was actually a robust youth.

As a child, Edward enjoyed all the attention that went with being heir to the throne. As he grew up he proved to be very intelligent. He devoted himself to his studies, particularly languages. The prince learned Greek, French, and Latin. He was also very interested in religion, and he followed the Protestant faith.

2022年8月8日 · The son Henry VIII always wanted is often maligned as a sickly child – but does he deserve this reputation? The real Edward VI, writes historian Tracy Borman, was a hearty lad who could have been as terrible as his father had he not met his untimely death in 1553 (aged 15)

Edward VI, the boy king of England, reigned from 1547 to 1553. He was the son of Henry VIII and Jane Seymour. Edward VI’s short reign was marked by significant changes. As a child, he became king at just nine years old. His rule saw the continued Protestant Reformation in England.

This portrait of Henry VIII's only legitimate son and much desired male heir exemplifies these qualities. Edward was born on 12 October 1537 to Henry's third wife, Jane Seymour, and this portrait...

2021年1月30日 · But Edward's life changed significantly when he turned six, which was the age in Tudor England that a child was considered an adult. The little boy was given a new wardrobe – a miniature version of his father's elaborate clothing - and he …

Edward VI was born on 12 October 1537 at Hampton Court Palace. He was the son of Henry VIII and his third wife Jane Seymour, who died twelve days after giving birth to him, probably of puerperal fever. He was tutored by scholars such as John Cheke, Richard Cox, Roger Ascham and Jean Belmain, and it appears that he was an intelligent child.

Edward was born on 12 October 1537 at Hampton Court Palace to Jane Seymour, Henry VIII’s third wife, and was the long-awaited male heir. His mother died just days after his birth, leaving Edward as Henry’s only legitimate son. From an early age, Edward was seen as the future of the Tudor dynasty, and he was given a rigorous humanist education.