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King Edward VI

Young king of England who advanced Protestant reforms.

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Also known as Edward, Edward VI, King Edward VI

First appearance: religion and the rise of capitalism

King Edward VI shows up with force in The Land Question. The page is where that presence becomes real.

The young king whose government attempted to fix just prices and establish schools, but whose reign saw widespread confiscation of educational endowments and a mania of land…
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In The Land Question: The young king whose government attempted to fix just prices and establish schools, but whose reign saw widespread confiscation of educational endowments and a mania of land speculation.

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RBRichard BaxterTLThomas LeverJCJesus ChristMBMartin BucerJCJohn CalvinKEKing Edward VI

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Character groups

  • Capitalism and Reformation Figures
  • Puritan Religious Leaders
  • Protagonist

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