Which monarch succeeded Henry VIII?

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Which monarch succeeded Henry VIII?

Who succeeded Henry VIII on the throne? Edward VI did. He was Henry VIII’s son by Jane Seymour and became king in 1547 at about nine years old, continuing the Tudor line and pushing forward religious reforms started during his father's reign. His time as king was short, ending in 1553, after which Mary I, then Elizabeth I, and later James I ruled. The other names listed came after Edward VI, not immediately after Henry VIII, so Edward VI is the correct successor.

Who succeeded Henry VIII on the throne? Edward VI did. He was Henry VIII’s son by Jane Seymour and became king in 1547 at about nine years old, continuing the Tudor line and pushing forward religious reforms started during his father's reign. His time as king was short, ending in 1553, after which Mary I, then Elizabeth I, and later James I ruled. The other names listed came after Edward VI, not immediately after Henry VIII, so Edward VI is the correct successor.

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