The Tudor Monarchs

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The Tudor Monarchs

• When Henry VIII died in 1547, his son Edward VI
  became king. Edward was only nine years old so
  his uncle became his advisor.
• Like his father, Edward was a protestant and
  wanted England to remain a protestant country.
• Unfortunately Edward died when he was only 15 in
  1553.

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Edward VI Lived 1537-1553 King from 1547-1553
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The Tudor Monarchs

• After Edward died there was much confusion.
• Lady Jane Grey became queen, but for only nine
  days.
• Then Elizabeths older sister Mary became Queen
  of England.

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Lady Jane Grey
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Queen Mary I

• Mary was a Catholic like her mother and wanted
  England to be Catholic again.
• Mary became Queen in 1553. Her mother was
  Catherine of Aragon, Henrys first wife.
• She became known as Bloody Mary because she had
  over 300 protestants executed. ( some were burnt
  alive!)

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Queen Mary I
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The Tower of London
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Elizabeth I

• Elizabeth succeeded her half sister Mary to the
  throne.
• She became queen in 1558.
• England became protestant again.
• Elizabeth was a well educated and intelligent
  queen, she ruled for 45 years to 1603.

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Elizabeth I
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Elizabeth I
Lived from 1533-1603 Queen from 1558-1603
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The tomb of Mary and Elizabeth