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Who was Edward VI?
Nine-year-old king who required a regency; devout Protestant; son of Jane Seymour
What is a Regency council?
Governing body appointed to rule on behalf of a minor monarch (Edward VI) until he could rule independently.
Who was Jane Seymour to Edward?
Edward VI's mother.
What was the Sickly child myth?
The belief that Edward VI was a sickly child, now thought to be untrue.
Significance of Edward VI's reign
Although short, his reign is considered important and stands out in history.