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Accession to the Throne

When
28 January 1547
Where
England
Part of
Succession and Coronation of Edward VI

Edward VI succeeded Henry VIII as King of England and Ireland on 28 January 1547.

Edward ascended the throne following the death of his father, King Henry VIII. He was the only surviving son of Henry VIII by his third wife, Jane Seymour. The council, led by Edward Seymour and William Paget, delayed the announcement of the death to ensure a smooth succession.

Sources

  1. Edward VI Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-18
  2. Coronation of Edward VI Wikipedia, revision of 2026-06-21

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