Ed de Moel

Child Ballads - Brief Description by George Lyman Kittredge

170. The Death of Queen Jane

Jane Seymour gave birth to Prince Edward October 12, 1537, and by a natural process, but, in consequence of imprudent management, died twelve days after. There was a belief that severe surgery had been required, under which the queen sank.

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