Jane Seymour was Queen of England as the third wife of King Henry VIII from 30 May 1536 until her death the next year. She became queen following the execution of Henry's second wife, Anne Boleyn, who was accused by Henry of adultery after failing to produce a male heir. Jane, however, died of postnatal complications less than two weeks after the birth of her only child, the future King Edward VI. She was the only wife of Henry VIII to receive a queen's funeral, and Henry was later buried alongside her remains in St George's Chapel, Windsor Castle.
Jane Seymour, English queen and wife of Henry VIII (born c. 1508)
On October 24, in the year 1537, Jane Seymour, English queen and wife of Henry VIII (born c. 1508). This event is recorded as a Notable Deaths event in the history of October 24, one of 534 recorded events on this date across all of history.
1 notable person is associated with this event, including Jane Seymour. Learn more below.
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- This event took place on October 24, 1537 (AD era).
- It is categorised as a Notable Deaths event in recorded history.
- Referenced in 2 Wikipedia articles.
- 1 notable person is recorded as involved in or associated with this event.
- Wikipedia source last updated on 19 October 2026.
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