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Birth of Prince Edward

England · House / House of Tudor. Chronological records rendered directly from the World History Database.

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1537Date range
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Chronological records

1537

Edward VI12 October 1537

Hampton Court Palace · House / House of Tudor

Jane Seymour gives birth to Edward, providing Henry VIII with the surviving legitimate son who immediately becomes heir to the crown.

Names involved

Edward VI

Provenance

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