What happened after King Edward III died?

Answer 1

Edward VI , who was Henry VIII son came to the throne he was only 9 when he was crowned king of England.

• Nationality: English

• Edward the Sixth, by the Grace of God, King of England, France and Ireland, Defender of the Faith and of the Church of England and also of Ireland in Earth Supreme Head

• Half brother of Queen Elizabeth I

• Lifespan: 1537 - 1553. He died at the young age of 16 years old

• Born: 12 October 1537

• Succeeded to the throne of England: 28 January 1547

• Died: 6 July 1553

• Family connections: He was the son of King Henry VIII of England by his third wife, Jane Seymour

• Religion: Protestant

• Character of King Edward VI : Intellectual, cold and pious

Answer 2

Queen Elizabeth I died in 1603. The English crown then was inherited by the son of Mary Stuart, James VI of Scotland, who became king of England also, taking there the title of James I. James was a philosopher of royal absolutism. He had even written a book on it called The True Law of Free Monarchy.

Answer 3

After he died, his grandson became Richard II. He was still a minor and could therefore not rule alone.

Answer 4

James I ascended the throne. He was the son of Mary Stuart. James was the king of Scotland as James VI, and took two titles.