Born: 12 October 1537 · Died: 6 July 1553 · Age at death: 15
How old was Edward VI of England when he died?
Edward VI of England died aged 15. He was born on 12 October 1537 and died on 6 July 1553.
Son of Henry VIII who became King of England aged nine
Did you know?He was the first English monarch to be raised as a Protestant and significantly transformed the Church of England during his reign.
Quick facts
Date of birth12 October 1537
Date of death6 July 1553
Age at death15
Cause of deathTuberculosis
NationalityEnglish
BirthplaceHampton Court Palace, United Kingdom
Occupationmonarch, aristocrat, writer
Editor's Take:
Edward VI ruled for only six years, yet his reign transformed English worship. Councils led first by his uncle Edward Seymour and then by John Dudley governed in his name. Together they replaced the Latin Mass with services in English and stripped churches of images. The young king was a committed Protestant and took a close interest in religion. His early death led to the nine-day reign of Lady Jane Grey and then to Mary I's Catholic restoration.
Key Milestones
1547: Succeeds Henry VIII at the age of nine
1549: The first Book of Common Prayer is introduced
1553: Names Lady Jane Grey as his heir before dying
Edward VI (12 October 1537 – 6 July 1553) was King of England and Ireland from 28 January 1547 until his death in 1553. He was crowned on 20 February 1547 at the age of nine.
Edward VI of England's birthday is October 12. He was born on October 12, 1537 in Hampton Court Palace, United Kingdom.
How old was Edward VI of England when he died?
Edward VI of England died on July 6, 1553, aged 15.
Who shares a birthday with Edward VI of England?
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