King Edward VI of England

CULTURAL AND SOCIAL HISTORY / HISTORY

Oldest children rarely succeed

Monarchy is very much a family business. According to the law of primogeniture, the eldest son should follow his father...

23/10/2014

HISTORY / MEDIEVAL HISTORY

The death of King Edward VI of England

On 6th February 1553, Mary rode to court to see Edward who was still ill. By March, some observers believed...

26/06/2014