How Did Henry Viii Son Die?

The Venetian ambassador reported that Edward had died of consumption—in other words, tuberculosis—a diagnosis accepted by many historians. Skidmore believes that Edward contracted tuberculosis after a bout of measles and smallpox in 1552 that suppressed his natural immunity to the disease.

What happened to Henry 8 son?

Henry was succeeded by his nine-year-old son, Edward VI, but real power passed to his... On January 28, 1547, Henry VIII died, and Edward, then age nine, succeeded to the throne. ... In January 1553 Edward showed the first signs of tuberculosis, and by May it was evident that the disease would be fatal.

How did Henry VIII first son die?

The exact reason of Prince Henry's death is unknown, but there is no evidence that the boy was born a sickly baby who was more likely to die than to live and thrive. His death was sudden and unexpected, hitting the king and the queen very hard. According to some sources, the child died of an intestinal complaint.

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