Edward VI

by ASH, 5th grade

I am writing about King Edward VI. He was a king at the age of nine. He was also a Protestant.

Edward was born on October 12, 1537, at Hampton Court Palace. All of England celebrated Edward's birth. Edward's parents were King Henry VIII and Jane Seymour. Jane was Henry's third wife. Edward was taught by private tutors beginning at the age of six. Edward learned French, Spanish, and Italian. He also learned to play musical instruments.

Edward's father died when he was only nine. Because Edward was only a child, powerful dukes ruled in his name. During Edward's reign, Archbishop Thomas Cramner wrote the Forty-two Articles, a statement of faith for the Church of England, and the Book of Common Prayer.

Edward died in 1553 at the age of fifteen. Edward died from sickness.