Edward Seymour, Earl of Hertford, who had seized power on Henry VIII's death, is appointed Lord Protector over the new king Edward VI. This set-up defies the arrangements for a regency laid out in Henry's will.
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Citation: Editors, Litencyc. "Edward Seymour becomes Lord Protector against Henry VIII's will". The Literary Encyclopedia. First published 01 November 2010 [https://www.litencyc.com/php/stopics.php?rec=true&UID=14755, accessed 06 May 2024.]
