Who Was Edward VI?

Answer 1

1. Was king of England and Ireland (from 1547-1553)
2. Crowned at the age of nine (in 1547)
3. Was drawn by the famous Northern Renaissance painter Hans Holbein the Younger (in 1539)
4. His successor was a woman named Lady Jane Grey
5. Died at the young age of 15 (1553)
6. He knew three other languages besides English, including French, Spanish and Italian
7. He played the lute and the virginals
8. He wrote a discourse about the pope as the Antichrist at age twelve (in 1549)
9. Though Edward was raised Catholic, he later became a Protestant
10. He died of a fever and cough that gradually worsened and his last words were, "I am glad to die." (1553)

Answer 2

Edward VI was the son of Henry VIII and Jane Seymour. Edward came to the throne at nine years old on his father's death in 1547. Powerful nobles were his advisers and used the regency to their own advantage. During Edward's reign he introduced in 1547 The Book of Common Prayer, in English, further emphasising the status of the Anglican church. Forcing church services in English rather than Latin caused rebellion in Devon and Cornwall. He died at fifteen of tuberculosis in 1553 and was succeeded by Lady Jane Grey. For a full description of Edward's life, go to http://www.luminarium.org/encyclopedia/kingedward.htm

Answer 3

Edward VI was Henry VIII's son that Henry finally had after going through 3 wives. Edward was well educated and later in his life founded schools around the UK. He died when he was 15 of TB :)

Answer 4

Facts About Edward VI: * Edward wrote a book called, A Tract Against the Pope at age 12. * When King Edward VI did badly on his lessons, his whipping boy, Barnaby Fitzpatrick, was smacked. * King Edward VI dislike Windsor Castle. * His last words were: "Oh my Lord God, defend this realm from papisty and maintain their true religion." * Edward's tutor said: "Every day (he) readeth a portion of Solomon's Proverbs, wherein he delighteth much; and learneth there...to beware of strange and wanton women." Hope this helped

Answer 5

Edward VI of England was crowned at the age of 9, and reigned until his death at the age of 15 on July 6, 1553. His father was Henry VIII of England.

Answer 6

He was the first monarch to put the date in Arabic numbers on his coins, starting in 1551.