Who was Edward Tudor?

Edward Tudor (1537–1553) was born in Hampton Court, London Borough of Richmond upon Thames, Greater London, England and died in Greenwich, London, England. 7 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Right now, 7 researchers on YourRoots have Edward in their trees. The ancestor migration map traces 13 generations of this lineage.

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Edward VI Tudor 1537–1553

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Full name consistent across 7 independent trees

Birth year and location consistent across 7 trees

Death year and location consistent across 7 trees

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B Reliability

Reliability Score: B

Medium — based on the source tree

Grade scale

A 3 criteria (Strong)
B 2 criteria (Medium)
C 1 criteria (Basic)

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7 researchers on YourRoots have Edward Tudor in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 13 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 7 independent trees

Born 12 Oct 1537 · Hampton Court, London Borough of Richmond upon Thames, Greater London, England

Died 6 Jul 1553 · Greenwich, London, England

Father Henry Viii Tudor

Mother Katharine Catherine Of Aragon Trastamara

Siblings Elizabeth Tudor, Henry Tudor, Mary Tudor, Miscarriage Tudor, Unnamed Tudor

Records

Dictionary of National Biography, Volumes …

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Immediate Family

Parents

Henry Viii Tudor

Katharine Catherine Of Aragon Trastamara

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

In 1537, Edward VI Tudor entered the world in Hampton Court, London Borough of Richmond upon Thames, Greater London, England, born to henry viii tudor and katharine catherine of aragon trastamara. Edward VI Tudor passed away in 1553 in Greenwich, London, England.

Sources

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Record Dictionary of National Biography, Volumes 1-20, 22

Life Timeline

1537

Birth of Edward VI Tudor in Hampton Court, London Borough of Richmond upon Thames, Greater London, England

Birth

1553

Death of Edward VI Tudor in Greenwich, London, England

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Edward Tudor

This ancestor line traces from Normandy, France (1000) to Hampton Court, Middlesex, England (1537) across 13 generations.

Direct Lineage

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Edward Tudor (1537–1553) was born in Hampton Court, London Borough of Richmond upon Thames, Greater London, England and died in Greenwich, London, England. 7 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (B) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 7 researchers on YourRoots have Edward in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 13 generations of this lineage geographically.
: It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
: Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.