Edward VI

edwards personality character, coronation, agenda and problems with minors on the throne

Who was Edward the son of?

Henry VIII and Jane Seymour

When was Edwards Coronation

20th Feb 1547

How old was Edward at his coronation

9 years old

When did Edward VI die?

6th July 1553

What was the main goal of Edwards Coronation

to draw parallels between him and his father

make him seem older and more stately

What were the 4 main problems of a minor on the throne

Lack of experience

Power hungry regents - has no control over them

Foreign threat of invasion if they see weakness

Cant physically lead troops into battle

What did the Four swords at his coronation represent?

England, Ireland, France (claim to throne) and the Protestant Bible

What was the Chronicle

Edwards ‘diary’ written daily on his tutors orders

How useful is the Chronicle for our historical knowledge

Written for his tutor to see - wouldn’t share his real opinion on events

Useful to an extent to get a sense of Edwards character through his style of writing

No that useful for historical events because everything written is already known from elsewhere

What was Edwards formal education like

Led by two prominent humanist teachers - Richard Coxes and Sir John Cheke - had a palace school for him and the other children of nobles so he wouldnt be lonely

What were edwards main interests

Naturally studious and interested in numbers and historical economic situation, learnt six languages

What was Edwards personality like?

Generally very cold towards others

Only had one friend Barnaby Fitzpatrick (royal whipping boy)