Answer Jane Seymour, the third of Henry VIII's six wives, married the King on 30th May 1536. On 12th October 1537 she gave birth to a son, Edward, who later became King Edward VI. Shortlly afterwards, on 24th October 1537, she died from septicaemia - a complication of the birth.
She died (approximately) 10 days after giving birth to her son, Prince Edward. History states that it was from puerperal fever, a disease fairly common in those days and death often followed contracting the illness due to improper hygienic techinques of the era.
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Answer Jane Seymour, the third of Henry VIII's six wives, married the King on 30th May 1536. On 12th October 1537 she gave birth to a son, Edward, who later became King Edward VI. Shortlly afterwards, on 24th October 1537, she died from septicaemia - a complication of the birth.
She died (approximately) 10 days after giving birth to her son, Prince Edward. History states that it was from puerperal fever, a disease fairly common in those days and death often followed contracting the illness due to improper hygienic techinques of the era.
Jane Grey was not one of Henry's wives. Jane Grey was made queen after the death of Henry's son Edward (King Edward VI). Henry was, however, married to Jane Seymour who was the mother of Edward VI.
King Henry VIII's third wife was Jane Seymour.
Henry ended his marriage with Catherine as she was cheating on him
Catherine Howard was Henry VIII's 5th wife!!!
Henry the VIII had her beheaded!