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When Henry VIII died in 1547, he was succeeded by his 9 year old son, Edward VI. Because of Edward's age, his uncle Edward Seymour (Duke of Somerset) made himself protector and took control. Together with Thomas Cranmer, Archbishop of Canterbury, Seymour was determined to make the country Protestant. An Act of Uniformity was proclaimed and a new English Prayer Book produced in 1549. There were some protests and rebellion against this, and the Earl of Warwick, John Dudley, put down the rebellions and was also involved in a power struggle with Edward Seymour, ultimately leading to Seymour's arrest and eventual execution. Dudley became the Duke of Northumberland and took control after Seymour's downfall. Edward VI was never very strong health wise, and it became apparent that he was suffering from tuberculosis and would not live very long. Northumberland seized his chance to persuade the king to name Lady Jane Grey (Northumberland's daughter in law) as his successor, as she was descended from Henry VII the first Tudor king, through her grandmother Princess Mary Rose Tudor, younger sister of Henry VIII. But more importantly she was Protestant, whereas the true successor, Mary Tudor, Henry VIII's oldest daughter, was a staunch Catholic. Edward died on 6 July 1553 and Jane Grey became queen for only 9 days, when support for Mary became overwhelmingly strong, as people wanted to see the rightful heir upon the throne. Lady Jane, her husband, father and father-in-law were all imprisoned and eventually executed under the reign of the new monarch, Mary I.
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Who came first King Edward viii or george vi?
King Edward VIII abdicated in 1936 before he was coronated and was succeeded by his younger brother 'Bertie' who became King George VI.
Who succeeded Henry VIII on the throne of England?
Edward VI. He was the son of Henry and Jane Seymour.
What year was George VI crowned king?
Although he succeeded his brother Edward VIII as king in 1936, the formal coronation of George VI was not conducted until May 12, 1937.
Who succeeded King Edward VII of England?
King Edward VII was succeeded by George V.
Who was king or queen after King James?
King Charles I succeeded King James I of England (who was also King James VI of Scotland).
Who succeeded george v on the throne of England?
King George V was succeeded by King Edward VIII who abdicated and became the Duke of Windsor and, Edward VIII was succeeded by his brother, King George VI.
Who came first King Edward viii or george vi?
King Edward VIII abdicated in 1936 before he was coronated and was succeeded by his younger brother 'Bertie' who became King George VI.
When was King George VI crowned?
King George VI was crowed king on December 11 1936. He was preceded by Edward VIII and succeeded by Elizabeth II.
Who became King after Edward abdicated the throne?
When King Edward VIII abdicated in 1936, his younger brother Albert became King George VI (father of the current Queen).
Who succeeded Henry VIII on the throne of England?
Edward VI. He was the son of Henry and Jane Seymour.
Was there a Tudor King after King Edward VI died?
Yes, there was a Tudor King after King Edward VI. His name was King Henry VII, who came to the throne in 1485 and was succeeded by his son, King Henry VIII. King Edward VI, Henry VIII's son, became the next King after Henry VIII's death.
Who succeeded King Edward VII?
After Edward VII was George V, then Edward VIII, then George VI, then Elizabeth II (current Queen).
What year was George VI crowned king?
Although he succeeded his brother Edward VIII as king in 1936, the formal coronation of George VI was not conducted until May 12, 1937.
Who did George VI succeed?
George VI succeeded Edward VIII (abdicated).
When was King Edward VI Handsworth created?
King Edward VI Handsworth was created in 1883.
Who was king after Edward VI?
The successor to Edward VI was Queen Mary I.
Who succeeded King Edward VII of England?
King Edward VII was succeeded by George V.
