- They were both extremely ambitious
| - Edward had a lot of children. Thomas had only a daughter
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- Both benifited from the rise of their sister Jane
| - Thomas was only married once (to Catherine Parr); whereas Edward was married twice
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- Both executed for treason in the reign of their nephew Edward VI
| - Thomas was described as an handsome man; 'irresistible to women'. Edward was described as 'dour'
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| - Their positions; Edward reached the height of his power with the title 'Lord Protector'
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