Edward VI of England
King of England and Ireland from 1547 to 1553.
The record
Edward VI of England was a king of England and Ireland from 1547 to 1553. Born on 12 October 1537 in Hampton Court Palace, England died on 6 July 1553 in Palace of Placentia at the age of 15.
Positions held include Prince of Wales (1537–1547), monarch of England (1547–1553) and King of Ireland (1547–1553). Honours include Knight of the Garter.
With a Wikipedia article in 95 languages, Edward VI of England is No. 574 in the People and Position Index.
- Born
- 12 October 1537, Hampton Court Palace
- Died
- 6 July 1553, Palace of Placentia (aged 15)
- Country
- Kingdom of England
- Known as
- Monarch, aristocrat, writer
- Field
- Royalty
- Languages
- English
- Wikipedia editions
- 95
Did you know
Lived to 15.
Shares a birthday with Eugenio Montale and Pedro I of Brazil.
One of 3 people in the Index born in Hampton Court Palace, with Bertram Home Ramsay.
Has a Wikipedia article in 95 languages.
Computed from the Index and Wikidata.
Career
Positions held
- 1537–1547Prince of Wales
- 1547–1553Monarch of England
- 1547–1553King of Ireland
Connections
- FatherHenry VIII of England
- MotherJane Seymour
- SiblingMary I
- SiblingElizabeth I of England
- SiblingHenry FitzRoy, 1st Duke of Richmond and Somerset
- SiblingHenry, Duke of Cornwall
- SiblingCarlos, Prince of Asturias
- SiblingCatherine Carey
- SiblingRichard Edwardes
- SiblingMary Seymour
7 have a profile here.
Honours and works
Awards
- Knight of the Garter1547
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