for July 9
EVENTS
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1553: |
Lady Jane Grey told she is Queen of England |
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Lady Jane had been ill for some days when King Edward VI died on July 6. Though Edward's sister Mary Tudor was next in line for the crown, Jane's father plotted to put his very Protestant daughter on the throne. Jane was not happy with this development and fell to the floor upon hearing the news. Her status as queen was officially declared the next day. Jane Grey would serve as monarch of England for only nine days. Although Mary Tudor was a Catholic in a predominantly Protestant land, because she was the late king's sister the populace supported her as the next ruler. Mary became queen, and Jane was arrested. She was imprisoned and, when her father engaged in another plot, she was beheaded in February of 1554. This event was suggested by John Herrmann. Thanks, John! |
WHO DIED
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518: |
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Medieval History |
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