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Nine Days A Queen - ‘Lady Jane Grey’
Born
1536 Bradgate Park, Leicestershire.
Parents
Henry Grey, Duke of Suffolk and Lady Frances Brandon.
Married
Lord Guildford Dudley 21st May 1553.
Coronation
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Claim to the Throne
Edward VI named Lady Jane Grey as his successor, because she was a protestant, Edward and his council did not want the return of the Roman Catholic religion. Lady Jane Grey was the great-grand daughter of King Henry VII. Edward and Jane were first cousins – once removed.
Died
12th February 1554 – Tower of London. Cause of death – executed for high treason.
Buried – Church of St Peter ad Vincula, Tower of London.
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