Edward VI of England
The son of Henry VIII and Jane Seymour, he became king as a child. During his brief reign the English Reformation advanced decisively under regency governments.
This complete profile is available in English. Bibliographic titles retain their original language. Links marked ES open the Spanish edition.
Key details
Birth: 12 October 1537 Documented
Death: 6 July 1553 Documented
Role: King
Dynasty: Tudor
Territories: England (ES) · Ireland (ES)
Recorded relationships
Their titles over time
Follow the changing territories and offices of Edward VI of England. Each title retains its own status.
Governments in 1547
- EnglandKing
View titles and jurisdictions
- England · ESKing · Effective rule1547–1553
- IrelandKing
View titles and jurisdictions
- Ireland · ESKing · Effective rule1547–1553
Annual dates: overlap within one year does not prove that two offices were held on the same day. Regencies and co-rulerships retain their labels.
Sources for this profile
- Deutsche Nationalbibliothek · GND authority record · Eduard VI., England, König
- Oxford Dictionary of National Biography
- Encyclopaedia Britannica
Biographical and contextual references in their original language. Sources and methodology.
Evidence for this profile
6 recorded claims · 1 without a claim-specific source. Context references do not by themselves verify every fact.
Dates (2/2 with a precise source)
- BirthDocumented
12 October 1537
The authority record gives the birth as 1537-10-12. - DeathDocumented
6 July 1553
The authority record gives the death as 1553-07-06.
Family and relationships (2/2 with a precise source)
- FatherDocumented
Henry VIII of England
The authority record identifies Henry VIII of England (GND 118548204) as father. - MotherDocumented
Jane Seymour
The authority record identifies Jane Seymour (GND 121675858) as mother.
Governments (1/2 with a precise source)
- GovernmentDocumented
King · England · 1547–1553
The authority record dates this office to 1547–1553. - GovernmentPending review
King · Ireland · 1547–1553
A precise source has not yet been added.
Biographical and contextual references (3)
Editorial history
- 2026-10-12 · Claim registry added; existing historical data kept. Specific sourcing remains to be reviewed.
- 2026-10-08 · Claim registry added; existing historical data kept. Specific sourcing remains to be reviewed.
- 2026-10-04 · Claim registry added; existing historical data kept. Specific sourcing remains to be reviewed.
- 2026-10-04 · Claim registry added; existing historical data kept. Specific sourcing remains to be reviewed.
- 2026-10-03 · Claim registry added; existing historical data kept. Specific sourcing remains to be reviewed.
- 2026-09-30 · The duchy is limited to Dijon and Autun; each other fief now enters the map only under its dated ruler. John III of Namur and the Nevers/Rethel branch were added. The previous shape combined later counties and unrelated lands as if all belonged to the duchy from 1363.
- 2026-09-28 · Claim registry added; existing historical data kept. Specific sourcing remains to be reviewed.
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Family
Henry VIII of EnglandKing of England · King of Ireland1491 – 1547Jane Seymour · ESConsort1508 – 1537Same dynasty
Mary I of EnglandQueen1516 – 1558
Elizabeth I of England“the Virgin Queen”Queen of England and Ireland1533 – 1603Margaret Tudor · ESConsort1489 – 1541Mary Tudor · ESConsort1496 – 1533Arthur, Prince of Wales · ESPrince1486 – 1502Henry VII of England · ESKing1457 – 1509In their lifetime
Elizabeth I of England“the Virgin Queen”Queen of England and Ireland1533 – 1603Mary I of EnglandQueen1516 – 1558
Philip II of Spain“the Prudent”King of Spain and Portugal · King of England jure uxoris1527 – 1598Murrough O’Brien, Earl of Thomond · ESKing / Earl? – 1551Lady Jane Grey · ESDisputed queen1537 – 1554Conor O’Brien, King of Thomond · ESKing? – 1539