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Lady Jane Grey, the Nine Days' Queen

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ady Jane Grey was the daughter of Henry Grey, the Duke of Suffolk. Henry was related through his great-grandmother, Elizabeth Woodville, to King Edward IV of England whom she married. Elizabeth Woodville was married first to Sir John Grey who died in 1461 and had a son, Thomas Grey, who was forced into exile by King Richard III. When Henry VII became king, Thomas Grey returned to England and was granted the title Marquess of Dorset.

Lady Jane's mother was Frances Brandon, the daughter of Mary Tudor and Charles, Duke of Suffolk. Mary Tudor was the younger sister of King Henry VIII and had married the much older King of France Louis XII. Their marriage was quickly ended when the French King died. She then married Henry Grey, Duke of Suffolk, Lady Jane's father.

Through her links to King Henry VIII Jane was also first cousin once removed of Prince Edward, the future King Edward VI of England, and his sisters Mary Tudor and Elizabeth, both of whom would become queens of England.

Jane was born in around 1537 possibly at her father's estate Bradgate in Leicestershire. She was given an exceptional education by her tutor Aylmer, the future Bishop of London. Under his guidance she was acquainted with the Scriptures and the Reformation. Edward VI, her cousin, was a companion and they most likely shared lessons together. Her love of learning led her to prefer to read and solitude rather than the pageant that would have been more normal for a young noble child.

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Episode Events
Episode Events

1553

Jun
Change to Edward VI's will
Edward VI signed a change to his earlier will or 'devise' and nominated Lady Jane Grey as heir to the English throne. The change was orchestrated by the Duke of Northumberland and Sir John Gates. Lady Jane Grey had married the Duke's son Guilford Dudley a few months earlier and the will initially stated that Janes's male heirs would be next in line. This was altered when it was seen the Edward would die before she had children so that Jane herself could become Queen.
Jul
Mary Tudor gathers support
Mary Tudor called for support against the Duke of Northumberland and Lady Jane Grey. Large numbers of supporters gathered around her at Kenninghall Manor in Norfolk with supplies and weapons.
Jul 6
Death of Edward VI
King Edward VI died at Greenwich Palace as the age of 15.
Jul 10
Lady Jane Grey proclaimed Queen
The Duke of Northumberland proclaimed that his daughter-in-law Lady Jane Grey was the next monarch of England. Jane was moved to the Tower of London. Although Northumberland controlled London many of the town's people supported Mary Tudor's claim to the throne.
Jul 17
Northumberland's final move
The Duke of Northumberland and an army of some 3,000 men travelled to Cambridge in an attempt to stop Mary Tudor. Moving on to Bury St. Edmunds the Duke came up against a much larger army supporting Mary. Accepting defeat, Northumberland was arrested and taken back to London to be held in the Tower of London. ¹
Aug 3
Mary Tudor arrives in London
Mary Tudor arrived at London to a huge welcome. Entering through Aldgate she was met by Elizabeth, Anne of Cleves and many others. Mary quickly ordered the release of her supporters that had been locked up at the Tower of London. The Duke of Northumberland and his supporters were placed in the Tower of London to await trial and execution.
Oct 1
Mary Tudor crowned
The coronation of Mary Tudor took place at Westminster Abbey. Mary became the first true Queen of England. In the past, Matilda and Lady Jane Grey had come close but neither had ever been crowned.

Event Participants and Locations

  • Dudley, John (Earl of Warwick, Duke of Northumberland)
  • Edward (VI, King of England 1547-1553)
  • Grey, Jane (Lady)
  • Mary (I, Queen of England 1553-1558, Bloody Mary, Mary Tudor)
  • Elizabeth (I, Queen of England 1558-1603)
  • Anne (of Cleves)
  • Greenwich Palace
  • Tower of London
  • Westminster Abbey
  • Bury St. Edmunds

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Event Participants and Locations

  • Dudley, John (Earl of Warwick, Duke of Northumberland)
  • Edward (VI, King of England 1547-1553)
  • Grey, Jane (Lady)
  • Mary (I, Queen of England 1553-1558, Bloody Mary, Mary Tudor)
  • Elizabeth (I, Queen of England 1558-1603)
  • Anne (of Cleves)
  • Greenwich Palace
  • Tower of London
  • Westminster Abbey
  • Bury St. Edmunds

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