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Edward VI Tudor 1537–1553

Public Tree Person

What is a Public Tree Person?

A Public Tree Person is an ancestor documented independently by multiple YourRoots tree owners. When several researchers' family histories converge on the same person, we publish a shared page that combines what they've documented.

Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 4 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 4 trees
Death year and location consistent across 4 trees

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A Reliability
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Reliability Score: A
Strong — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

4 researchers on YourRoots have Edward Tudor in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 22 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: A — verified across 4 independent trees, with linked records

Born 12 Oct 1537 · Hampton Court, Surrey, England
Died 6 Jul 1553 · Westminster, City of Westminster, Greater London, England
Father Henry Viii Tudor King Of England
Mother Jane Seymour
Records
Dictionary of National Biography, Volumes … Netherlands, GenealogieOnline Trees Index UK and Ireland, Find a …
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Researchers connected through Edward Tudor 1537–1553

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1537, Edward VI Tudor entered the world in Hampton Court, Surrey, England, born to henry viii tudor king of england and jane seymour. Edward VI Tudor passed away in 1553 in Westminster, City of Westminster, Greater London, England.

Sources

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

  2. 2
    Record Netherlands, GenealogieOnline Trees Index

  3. 3
    Burial Records UK and Ireland, Find a Grave Index

Life Timeline

1537
Birth of Edward VI Tudor in Hampton Court, Surrey, England
Birth
1553
Death of Edward VI Tudor in Greenwich, London, England
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Edward Tudor

This ancestor line traces from Cuincy, Bethune, Pas-de-Calais, France (1000) to Hampton Court, Palace, England (1537) across 22 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Edward Tudor (1537–1553) was born in Hampton Court, Surrey, England and died in Westminster, City of Westminster, Greater London, England. 4 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 (A) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 4 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 22 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.

Related Records

Henry Viii Tudor King Of England
Father
Jane Seymour
Mother

Edward Tudor's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Edward VI Tudor PTP
1537–1553
Hampton Court, Surrey, England
Parents
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Grandparents
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Edward Tudor's Descendants

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Edward VI Tudor PTP 1537–1553