The Nine Year Old King Of England | Edward VI: The Boy King | Real Royalty
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King Henry the Eighth's son Edward has a tumultuous reign as the Protestant King of England, facing challenges from family members and religious conflicts, ultimately leading to the ascension of his Catholic sister Mary to the throne. Edward's attempts to secure a Protestant succession through his will fail, paving the way for a Catholic monarch's rule in England.
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King Henry the Eighth's son, Edward, became King of England at the age of nine, inheriting a Protestant legacy that shaped his reign's radical reforms and religious conflicts.
Edward's strategic succession plan aimed to maintain Protestant rule by excluding his Catholic half-sisters, Mary and Elizabeth, in favor of Lady Jane Grey, showcasing his commitment to religious reform despite the eventual ascension of Mary, the Catholic queen.
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Recent questions
Who was King Henry VIII's male heir?
Edward
How did Edward's Protestant beliefs influence his reign?
Radically
What led to the tension between Edward and his sister Mary?
Religion
How did Edward's illness impact his succession plans?
Exclusion
Why did Edward's scheme to make Lady Jane Grey his heir fail?