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How long did Edward Seymour serve as Lord Protector of England?

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Edward Seymour served as Lord Protector of England for two years, from 1547 to 1549. He was the uncle of Edward VI, who was the king at the time. Seymour was a powerful and ambitious man, and he used his position to try to increase his own power and influence. He was eventually overthrown by John Dudley, who became the new Lord Protector.
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