Монархи эпохи Тюдоров /english/

Edward VI was born on October 12, 1537.His parents were England's King Henry VIII and Jane Seymour, Henry's third wife.But Queen Jane soon fell ill with childbed fever, and on October 24 she died.Until the age of six Edward was raised by his nurse, Mother Jack, and other servants.She was a highly learned woman who personally oversaw Prince Edward's education.Edward's tutors taught him geography, government, history, French, German, Greek, and Latin.Perhaps most important to Edward was his study of the Scriptures.Although Edward was serious and studious, at times he displayed a savage temper.According to one account, he once tore a living falcon into four pieces.The admiral was arrested and charged with treason.