During the Tudor period, there was one King who's reign was considered a great shame. King Edward VI was the son that Henry VIII wished so much for, and he was seen as the great hope for the Tudor dynasty, and it was hoped he would reign for a long time. But this was not the case, as Edward VI died at just the age of 15 and his death was seen across England as a tragic thing. Edward was seen as a rather sickly child, and throughout his short life he became ill a number of times. He was known to have contracted smallpox, but he did recover but some bouts of his poor health led doctors to believe that Edward would pass away.
In 1553, the King's health went downhill rapidly, and Edward VI was seen as gravely ill. He began to make arrangements for his successor and disinherited his half sisters Mary and Elizabeth, and named Lady Jane Grey as his successor. But Edward wasted away very quickly and it's believed that he died from TB or tuberculosis. This was a common disease in Tudor England, and at the time it attacked the young King's lungs and he was known for being very ill. In his final days, he was coughing up blood and was covered in sores and scabs. However despite his short reign, he had changed England forever with regards to religious reform. But Edward's death was incredibly painful and tragic, and his reign was seen as a short and wasteful one. It was believed that he would reign for decades, but at just 15 Edward VI passed away.
So join us today as we look at, 'The PAINFUL Death Of King Edward VI Of England - The Boy Tudor King.' Remember to support our channel, please make sure to subscribe.