# Edward VI - King of England and Ireland

URL: https://english-history.com/rulers/edward-vi
Reign: 1547 - 1553
Born-Died: 1537 - 1553
Dynasty: House of Tudor
Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edward_VI

Edward VI became king at nine and ruled through regency governments that pushed the English Reformation decisively in a Protestant direction. His early death reopened the succession struggle and produced the brief attempt to place Lady Jane Grey on the throne.

## Succession
- Preceded by: [Henry VIII](https://english-history.com/rulers/henry-viii)
- Succeeded by: [Lady Jane Grey](https://english-history.com/rulers/lady-jane-grey)

## Timeline events during this reign
- 1547 - [Edward VI becomes king](https://english-history.com/timeline/1547-edward-vi-becomes-king)
- 1547 - [Battle of Pinkie Cleugh](https://english-history.com/timeline/1547-battle-of-pinkie-cleugh)
- 1549 - [First Book of Common Prayer](https://english-history.com/timeline/1549-first-book-of-common-prayer)
- 1549 - [Prayer Book Rebellion](https://english-history.com/timeline/1549-prayer-book-rebellion)
- 1549 - [Kett's Rebellion](https://english-history.com/timeline/1549-kett-s-rebellion)
- 1553 - [Lady Jane Grey is proclaimed queen](https://english-history.com/timeline/1553-lady-jane-grey-is-proclaimed-queen)
- 1553 - [Mary I becomes queen](https://english-history.com/timeline/1553-mary-i-becomes-queen)