Only son of Henry VIII (with Jane Seymour who died 12 days after the birth), born Hampton Court. Became king aged 9 and died of consumption 6 years later, at Greenwich Palace. While king he was supported by three religious leaders: Bishop Hugh Latimer, Bishop Nicholas Ridley and Archbishop of Canterbury, Thomas Cranmer, with his uncle, Edward Seymour, at its head as the Lord Protector of the Realm, until he (the uncle) was beheaded. In 1552/3 he founded two schools for poor boys: Christ's Hospital and Bridewell Royal Hospital, and reopened the medical hospital, St Thomas’ in 1551.
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King Edward VI
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1 Poultry - Frieze A - Edward VI
These panels, showing Royal Progresses through London, were originally placed...
Christ’s Hospital School - sculpture - front
The children are marching out of the background, become older and fully 3D at...
Dutch Church
HKH Irene Prinses der Nederlanden, legde de eerste steen van dit Kerkgebouw d...
Edwards VI and VII
At the time gilded lettering incised into granite was a popular technique. We...
Edward VI at the Bull & Mouth
This bust is at the top of the memorial along with the arms of Christ's Hospi...
This section lists the memorials created by the subject on this page:
King Edward VI
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Sailors Home extension
This chief stone of the new building, in extension of the Sailors' Home was l...
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Queen Elizabeth I
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King James I
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Princess Charlotte of Wales
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