Lady Jane Grey

Lady Jane Grey was 16 when she faced the block. Barely having ruled for 9 days she was overthrown by Queen Mary and forced to resign her title as queen. But what is it that lead her to be overthrown? Why was she crowned Queen in the first place? As a result because of the countries religious reformations it is a major point to what lead to Lady Jane’s usurpation and her succession battle with Queen Mary between 1547 -1553. Due to that the countries beliefs were split, who would be King Edward’s successor

English 1010 9 December 2014 Lady Jane Grey: The Nine Days’ Queen There have been many unforgettable and prominent rulers throughout England’s history. Some of the greatest kings and queens came from the Tudor period, which was one of the most significant times of English monarchy. Within the 118 year span, 1485 to 1603, several historical individuals accumulate the overwhelming majority of attention. Of the Tudor period, one of the most extraordinary queens was Lady Jane Grey, who is most remembered

Short Life and Reign of Lady Jane Grey on how a sixteen year old girl became queen of the most powerful monarch against her wishes. Although, Lady Jane Grey was only queen for nine days her miserable childhood proved to be a strength in her life and her forced marriage ultimately became an interwoven plan that lead to her death. Born in 1537, Lady Jane Grey was fifth in line for the British Monarchy. His Majesty Henry VIII was the current in reign, in England, and made Lady Jane forth in line for the

At exactly midnight tomorrow, go into your bathroom with a lit up candle in your hand. Place the candle right in front of the mirror, and start chanting Bloody Mary, Bloody Mary, Bloody Mary, and etc. Do it 3 to 30 times and legend has it that you will see a ghost in the mirror and then that ghost will kill you or bruise you emotionally or physically really abominably. This legend is called “Bloody Mary” and many people are assured that the legend is not true because they allege that their friends

who would be named legitimate heirs to the throne if needed. After them, Frances Grey would inherit the title. This left Lady Jane Grey fourth in line to the throne. In the succession acts, that Henry VIII also passed before Edward VI could declare his will, Henry made it very clear that if another person were to interrupt his line of succession, he or she would be executed for treason. It appeared to England as if Jane was digging her heels into Henry’s succession in 1553 when she took the throne;

upon as a gender that should stay in the house and work, not have power and rule over a country. Discussing the govern of Queens during the 16th century, such as Mary Tudor, Lady Jane Grey, Mary, Queen of Scots, and Elizabeth I, allowed prejudices to be lessened but never completely be erased. No matter how these four notable ladies came into power, the accomplishments they overcame, achieved and wrote about proved to be great and substantial in making history as it is written today.

In a country already unstable, the news of Queen Mary’s actions during her reign shook the rickety balance between chaos and peace. Thirty years after King Henry VIII broke away from the Catholic Church, installed a new religion into English culture, and citizens lived in a country where Catholicism was outlawed, the Marian Era began. The Marian Era lasted from 1553-1558, and will forever be remembered as a dark and dangerous time. If one was asked who they knew from the English monarchy during the

stayed; however, it was not pleasingly pleasant. The people who visited the castle in those days were mostly executed. Some of the people that were incarcerated/executed were: Anne Boleyn, Sir Walter Raleigh, The Princes in the Tower, Guy Fawkes, Lady Jane Grey, and Rudolf Hess. The Tower of London is known for holding many treasures and both famous and infamous prisoners. The Tower of London is formally known as “Her Majesty’s Royal Palace and Fortress.” The Tower of London is classified with the

Tudor Succession Problems The Tudor period is unique in that it is marked by succession difficulties in every generation. The Tudor dynasty was plagued by poor health, short-lives and a shortage of male claimants to the throne. For three successive monarchs the throne passed not from ruler to child, but from sibling to sibling and three consecutive monarchs died childless. Henry VIII's search for a suitable male heir to his throne had far reaching ramifications. This period is distinctive

my life, and reign will be spoken of for years to come. Though born into royalty, life has been turbulent to say the least, from a young age being shown the wonders and terrors of the throne. Throughout the span of my life moving from princess, to lady to Queen, showing that women can indeed be great rulers is a significant consequence of my rule. In order to understand and appreciate my reign as Queen one must examine my childhood, rise to the throne and the accomplishments of my rule. My father