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Birth of Edward VI of England

12 October 1537

King of England and Ireland from 1547 to 1553. Edward VI of England was born on 12 October 1537 in what is now the United Kingdom. Edward VI of England is remembered as a monarch, aristocrat and writer, a citizen of the Kingdom of England. Positions held included Monarch of England and King of Ireland.

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