Many others were born illegitimately and only one of these was recognised - Henry Fitzroy. Henry VIII described him as 'his most noble and most precious jewel. He was crowned King on 20 February , aged just nine, and he reigned for only six years until his death in July , possibly from tuberculosis.
The regency was next led by John Dudley, Duke of Northumberland who as the young King aged, worked more with him but still only really allowed the King any control over matters of religion and reformation. By February , Edward became ill. In this, Edward disowned his sisters and outlined his plan to pass the reign to his cousin Lady Jane Grey. He was defeated by his illness on 6 July , aged just Mary I source: Wikimedia, Museo del Prado.
After falling ill in May , she died aged 42 on 17 November Due to no heir being born, the reign of England was passed to her lawful successor and younger sister Queen Elizabeth I. Learn more about Mary I. Elizabeth I was born 7 September She was spared from execution due to her supporters in government. In terms of religion, Elizabeth I was more practical and quickly passed laws that moved the country back to Protestantism but were not as strict as her sister or brother's.
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Catherine refused to recognize the legitimacy of Henry's actions and still considered herself to be queen, refusing to send Boleyn her crown jewels when her replacement asked for them. Kept isolated and separated from her daughter, Mary , Catherine died at Kimbolton Castle in Huntingdonshire, Cambridgeshire, England, on January 7, , at the age of We strive for accuracy and fairness. If you see something that doesn't look right, contact us!
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She was executed on charges of incest, witchcraft, adultery and conspiracy against the king.
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