Edward VI of England

king of England and Ireland from 1547 to 1553
Person human Q83229
Edward VI of England
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Edward VI of England

Summary

Edward VI of England is a human[1]. He was born in Hampton Court Palace[2]. He was born on October 12, 1537[3]. He died in Palace of Placentia[4]. He died on July 6, 1553[5]. He worked as a monarch[6], aristocrat[7], and writer[8]. He has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[9]

Key Facts

  • Edward VI of England was born in Hampton Court Palace[2].
  • Edward VI of England passed away in Palace of Placentia[4].
  • Edward VI of England was born on October 12, 1537[3].
  • Edward VI of England was born on October 12, 1537[10].
  • Edward VI of England died on July 6, 1553[5].
  • Edward VI of England is buried at Westminster Abbey[11].
  • Edward VI of England's father was Henry VIII of England[12].
  • Edward VI of England's mother was Jane Seymour[13].
  • Edward VI of England held citizenship in Kingdom of England[14].
  • English was Edward VI of England's native language[15].
  • Edward VI of England's professions included monarch[6].
  • Edward VI of England's professions included aristocrat[7].
  • Edward VI of England worked as a writer[8].
  • Edward VI of England held the position of monarch of England[16].
  • Edward VI of England held the position of King of Ireland[17].
  • Edward VI of England held the position of Prince of Wales[18].
  • Edward VI of England received the Knight of the Garter[19].
  • Edward VI of England's religion is recorded as Protestantism[20].
  • Edward VI of England is recorded as male[21].
  • Edward VI of England's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Edward VI of England's family is recorded as House of Tudor[23].
  • Edward VI of England's noble title is recorded as monarch of England[24].
  • Edward VI of England's noble title is recorded as King of Ireland[25].
  • Edward VI of England's noble title is recorded as Duke of Cornwall[26].
  • Edward VI of England's Commons category is recorded as Edward VI of England[27].

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Origins and Family

Edward VI of England's place of birth was Hampton Court Palace[2]. Recorded date of birth include October 12, 1537[3]. His father was Henry VIII of England[12]. His mother was Jane Seymour[13]. English was his native language[15].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include monarch[6], aristocrat[7], and writer[8]. Positions held include monarch of England[16], a historical position[28], in Kingdom of England[29], founded in 0871[30]; King of Ireland[17], a noble title[31], in Kingdom of Ireland[32], founded in 1542[33]; and Prince of Wales[18], a noble title[34].

Recognition

Edward VI of England received the Knight of the Garter[19].

Personal Life

Edward VI of England's religion is recorded as Protestantism[20].

Death and Burial

Edward VI of England died on July 6, 1553[5]. He died in Palace of Placentia[4]. The cause of death was tuberculosis[35]. He is buried at Westminster Abbey[11].

Why It Matters

Edward VI of England has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[9] He is known by 52 alternative names across languages and contexts.[36]

FAQs

Where was Edward VI of England born?

Born in Hampton Court Palace[2], Edward VI of England…

Where did Edward VI of England die?

Edward VI of England died in Palace of Placentia[4].

Who were Edward VI of England's parents?

Edward VI of England's father was Henry VIII of England[12]. Edward VI of England's mother was Jane Seymour[13].

What did Edward VI of England do for work?

Edward VI of England worked as monarch[6], aristocrat[7], and writer[8].

What awards did Edward VI of England receive?

Honors received include Knight of the Garter[19].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [21] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  6. [14] . wikidata.org.
  7. [22] . LIBRIS. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [16] . wikidata.org.
  9. [17] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [18] . wikidata.org.
  11. [23] . wikidata.org.
  12. [24] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  13. [25] . wikidata.org.
  14. [26] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  15. [15] . wikidata.org.
  16. [6] . wikidata.org.
  17. [7] . wikidata.org.
  18. [8] . Library of the World's Best Literature. wikidata.org.
  19. [11] . wikidata.org.
  20. [20] . wikidata.org.
  21. [19] . wikidata.org.
  22. [27] . wikidata.org.
  23. [35] . wikidata.org.
  24. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [10] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  26. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [36] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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