Edward VI's upbringing & character

How as Edward raised in terms of maternal affection?

Edward was cared for by his nurse & was ‘among women’ for the first six years of his wife; he was neglected by his father’s wives until Catherine Parr who offered him maternal affection.

How present was H8 in Edward’s life?

H8 was traditionally absent from his son’s life and saw Edward infrequently

Edward was given an army of…

personal servants and was rarely alone, always with a detailed protection agency

Edward had a … upbringing

tightly disciplined & pressured

what was Edward’s personality like?

cold family relations & lofty status results in a stiff & aloof character

how was Edward as a child in education?

Edward was a serious child and took his studies diligently

Edward known to be … to others.

cold, distrustful & vindictive

when was Edward educated?

His formal education began in 1545 (when he was 8 years old) and lasted until 1552 ( Edward was 14)

who were Edward’s teachers

humanist & protestant scholars