Edward VI

On 6th July 1553, Edward VI died. He was only 15 years old. He was unmarried and had no children.

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The Boy King

The next monarch should be Mary Tudor, Edward's half-sister.

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​Mary Tudor

There was another option. Edward's protestant cousin, Lady Jane Grey.

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Lady Jane Grey

Task

Read through the information sheets on Mary Tudor and Lady Jane Grey. Fill in the table, comparing the two women. Focus on their strengths but also their weaknesses.