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Edward VI (1547-1553)
Edward VI of England was born on 12 October 1537, the son of Henry VIII and Jane Seymour. He became King of England and Ireland in 1547 aged only 9 years old, having a Coronation on 20 February 1547. He was in the house of Tudor. Due to his young age, the realm was governed by a regency council led by his uncle Edward Seymour and then by John Dudley.
![]() | ![]() | 1547-1551 Gold Half-Sovereign (in the name of Henry VIII) - Edward VI |
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![]() | ![]() | 1551-1553 Gold Half-Sovereign - Edward VI |