Historical Figure
Lady Jane Grey
d. 1554
Disputed Queen of England and Ireland in 1553
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Biography
Lady Jane Grey, also known as Lady Jane Dudley after her marriage, and nicknamed as the "Nine Days Queen", was an English noblewoman who was proclaimed Queen of England and Ireland on 10 July 1553 and reigned until she was deposed by the Privy Council of England, which proclaimed her cousin, Mary I, as the new Queen on 19 July. Jane was later beheaded for high treason.
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The story of Lady Jane Grey, told in moments.
Born at Bradgate Park, Leicestershire. Great-granddaughter of Henry VII. One of the most educated women in England. Read Greek, Latin, Hebrew, Italian, and French. She was twelve.
Proclaimed Queen of England at age 16 after Edward VI died and named her his successor to block the Catholic Mary. Jane reportedly fainted when told. She hadn't asked for the throne.
Deposed after nine days. The Privy Council switched its allegiance to Mary. Jane's own father pulled down her cloth of state with his own hands.
Beheaded at the Tower of London. Age 16 or 17. She blindfolded herself and couldn't find the block. "What shall I do? Where is it?" A bystander guided her hands.
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Lady Jane Grey and Roger Ascham
Lumb Stocks, British
Signing of Death Warrant of Lady Jane Grey
Charles Burt, born Edinburgh, Scotland 1823-died New York City 1892
Signing of Death Warrant of Lady Jane Grey
Charles Burt, born Edinburgh, Scotland 1823-died New York City 1892
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