EDWARD VI (jan 2, 1547 – jan 1, 1553)
Description:
Son of Henry VIII and Jane Seymour. Succeeded his father at the age of 9.- A Council of Regency and his uncle, Duke of Somerset (styled Protector) governed.
- Cranmer wrote the Book of Common Prayer and the uniformity of worship helped turn England into a Protestant State.
- As Mary was Catholic, Lady Jane Grey was named as the next in line to the throne. She was proclaimed Queen but Mary entered London with her supporters and Jane was executed. She reigned for only 9 days.
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Date:
jan 2, 1547
jan 1, 1553
~ 6 years