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Edward VI's Reformation

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Edward VI and the Reformation

Edward VI reformed the Church and made it far more Protestant.

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Edward's Protectorate

  • Edward VI came to power when he was nine.
  • He was too young to rule England, so political advisors, called ‘Protectors’, ruled England for him.
  • Key advisors included Lord Somerset and Lord Northumberland.
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Protestant reforms

  • Under Edward VI, the Church became much more Protestant.
    • Priests could marry (they were not allowed to be married in the Catholic Church).
    • A ‘Book of Common Prayer’ was published. This removed elements of the Catholic mass.
  • Visually, Churches were changed too.
    • Pictures, statues and stained glass windows were removed. Clergymen had to wear simple robes.
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Impact of reforms

  • Some people did not like Edward VI’s reforms.
    • There was a rebellion in Devon and Cornwall in 1549.
    • This was particularly targeted against the Book of Common Prayer.
  • Protestant preachers were encouraged to spread the Protestant message.

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