The Tudor Monarchs

1. The Tudor Monarchs • When Henry VIII died in 1547, his son Edward VI became king. Edward was only nine years old so his uncle became his advisor. • Like his father, Edward was a protestant and wanted England to remain a protestant country. • Unfortunately Edward died when he was only 15 in 1553. Liam Buckley

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3. Edward VI Lived 1537-1553 King from 1547-1553 Liam Buckley

4. The Tudor Monarchs • After Edward died there was much confusion. • Lady Jane Grey became queen, but for only nine days. • Then Elizabeth’s older sister Mary became Queen of England. Liam Buckley

5. Lady Jane Grey Liam Buckley

6. Queen Mary I • Mary was a Catholic like her mother and wanted England to be Catholic again. • Mary became Queen in 1553. Her mother was Catherine of Aragon, Henry’s first wife. • She became known as Bloody Mary because she had over 300 protestants executed. ( some were burnt alive!) Liam Buckley

7. Queen Mary I Liam Buckley

8. The Tower of London Liam Buckley

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10. Elizabeth I • Elizabeth succeeded her half sister Mary to the throne. • She became queen in 1558. • England became protestant again. • Elizabeth was a well educated and intelligent queen, she ruled for 45 years to 1603. Liam Buckley

11. Elizabeth I Liam Buckley

12. Elizabeth I Lived from 1533-1603 Queen from 1558-1603 Liam Buckley

13. The tomb of Mary and Elizabeth Liam Buckley