Edward VI28 January 1547
Edward becomes king on Henry VIII's death, placing the crown in the hands of the only surviving legitimate Tudor son.
England · House / House of Tudor. Chronological records rendered directly from the World History Database.
Edward becomes king on Henry VIII's death, placing the crown in the hands of the only surviving legitimate Tudor son.
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