In January 1547, King Henry VIII died and left his throne to his son and heir, Edward. Henry's will made provisions for the nine-year-old King Edward VI to be helped by a regency council, but how much do you know about this council and what happened in early 1547? Test your knowledge with this fun quiz. Good luck!
Edward VI's Regency Council
Correct! It was prior to the death of Henry VIII that Seymour and Paget were whispering outside his chamber about making Seymour the Lord Protector. In turn, Paget would become his closest advisor.
Wrong! It was prior to the death of Henry VIII that Seymour and Paget were whispering outside his chamber about making Seymour the Lord Protector. In turn, Paget would become his closest advisor.
Correct! As one of the King's closest companions, Anthony Denny was the man who told the king to prepare himself for death.
Wrong! As one of the King's closest companions, Anthony Denny was the man who told the king to prepare himself for death.
Correct! The Wotton brothers and Bromley were all away from court at the time and were unable to attend the meeting.
Wrong! The Wotton brothers and Bromley were all away from court at the time and were unable to attend the meeting.
Correct! He and Sir Richard Rich tortured her.
Wrong! It was Thomas Wriothesley, along with Sir Richard Rich.
Correct! Lord St. John was how William Paulet styled himself from 1539-1550. Paulet was raised in peerage to Baron St. John of Basing in 1539.
Wrong! Lord St. John was how William Paulet styled himself from 1539-1550. Paulet was raised in peerage to Baron St. John of Basing in 1539.
Correct!
Wrong! It's true.
Correct! As Lord Protector Edward Seymour was acting as king de facto and could pick and choose who he had around him.
Wrong! It's true! As Lord Protector Edward Seymour was acting as king de facto and could pick and choose who he had around him.
Correct!
Wrong! It was Nicholas Wotton.
Correct! Sir Anthony Browne was one of King Henry VIII's closest companions and was considered one of the king's "minions" along with Sir Francis Bryan.
Wrong! Sir Anthony Browne was one of King Henry VIII's closest companions and was considered one of the king's "minions" along with Sir Francis Bryan.
Correct! Henry VIII's will clearly stated he wished a group of men to make decisions for his son, not one man. Unfortunately, Edward Seymour was made Lord Protector.
Wrong! It's false. Henry VIII's will clearly stated he wished a group of men to make decisions for his son, not one man. Unfortunately, Edward Seymour was made Lord Protector.
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