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Edward VI (1537-1553) was the son of Henry VIII and his third wife, Jane Seymour. Edward succeeded his father as King of England and Ireland on January 29, 1547 when he was nine years of age. His reign lasted only about six years.

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Edward VI became King on January 29, 1547.

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