Bishop Gilbert Burnet's "History of the Reformation in the Church of Eng...

PART II-BOOK 1. Life and reign of Edward VI. Edward is born 12 Oct 1537 with his mother, Jane Seymour, dying the next day (although there are disputes that her death was the 24th of Oct.) Forthwith, he is “christened” with Dr. Cranmer, Norfolk and Suffolk as godfathers. He is raised by women till age 6. Then, he studies under two governors: Dr. Cox and Mr. Cheke, studying good manners, philosophy, divinity, astronomy, logic, mathematics, English, French, Latin, Greek, Spanish and Italian. Apparently, he wrote Latin letters to Dr. Cranmer. Bishop Burnet extols the Royal’s virtues. Henry dies 28 Jan 1547. King Edward and his sister, Elizabeth, are informed of the death at Enfield and the king’s death is published 31 Jan 1547. The executors of the will meet at the Tower where Edward has been brought. The will is opened and reviewed. Oaths are taken at the Tower by all involved. Bishop Burnet gives names and details of the executors, including their official actions of notifying Continental governments of the death and new King. A Protector emerges amongst the council by agreement, a single point of reference who could act only with the majority of consent to any given action. There is a religious split in the council—the Reformers and the conservative-traditionalists.