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Jane Seymour

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Key facts

Role Third wife of King Henry VIII of England[2]
Role Mother of King Edward VI[2]
Tenure 1536–1537[4]
Death date October 24, 1537[2]
Burial St George’s Chapel, Windsor Castle[4]

Jane Seymour was the third wife of Henry VIII and the mother of Edward VI; she was Queen of England from 1536 until her death in 1537. [2] She is remembered as the wife who gave Henry VIII a legitimate male heir. [2] Her birth year is uncertain, with sources suggesting 1508 or 1509. [1] She died on October 24, 1537, shortly after childbirth. [2]

Context

Jane Seymour was the third wife of Henry VIII and the mother of Edward VI, serving as Queen of England from 1536 to 1537. [2] She is noted for providing Henry VIII with a legitimate male heir, a significant achievement during his reign. [2] Her birth year is uncertain, with sources suggesting 1508 or 1509. [1] She was the daughter of Sir John Seymour and Margery Wentworth, and her family was associated with Wolf Hall in Wiltshire. [3] Jane died on October 24, 1537, from postnatal complications, shortly after giving birth to Edward. [2] She was buried at St George’s Chapel, Windsor Castle. [4]

Documented claims

  • Jane Seymour was the only wife of Henry VIII to receive a queen’s funeral. [1]
  • She gave birth to Edward VI on October 12, 1537. [2]

Questions and answers

What happened to Jane Seymour when she died?

Jane Seymour died on October 24, 1537, from postnatal or childbirth complications, shortly after giving birth to Edward VI. [2] She was buried at St George’s Chapel, Windsor Castle. [4]

How is Meghan Markle related to Jane Seymour?

The sources do not mention any relation between Meghan Markle and Jane Seymour.

Was Christopher Reeve in love with Jane Seymour?

The sources do not mention any relationship between Christopher Reeve and Jane Seymour.

Why does Jane Seymour limp?

The sources do not mention Jane Seymour limping.

Sources

  1. 10 Facts About Jane Seymour — historyhit.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  2. 9 little known facts about Jane Seymour — history.co.uk (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  3. Jane Seymour - Biography - IMDbwww.imdb.com › name › bio — imdb.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  4. Jane Seymour - Hollywood Walk of Fame — walkoffame.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)

Sources last checked August 3, 2026. · More in People