Henry Grey, 1st Duke of Suffolk

Henry Grey, 1st duke of Suffolk, 3rd Marquess of Dorset and Baron Ferrers of Groby, Harrington, Bonville and Astley (c.1515 – February 23, 1554) was an English nobleman of the Tudor period and the father of Lady Jane Grey.

Edward VI's Reign

After Henry VIII's death in 1547, Grey fell out of favor with the leader of King Edward VI's government, Edward Seymour, 1st Duke of Somerset and Protector of England. Returning to his home in Bradgate, Leicestershire, Grey concentrated on raising his family to greater heights. Thus, with the protector's brother Thomas Lord Seymour, Grey conspired to have his daughter Jane married to the king. This plot failed, ending in Seymour's execution, but Grey emerged unscathed.

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King Edward VI's - Edward Seymour, 1st Duke of Somerset - Bradgate - Leicestershire - Thomas Lord Seymour

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In 1549, John Dudley, earl of Warwick, overthrew the protectorship and secured power by appointing loyal friends to the privy council. Grey joined the council as a part of this group. As a reward, he was created duke of Suffolk on 11 October 1551, in the same ceremony that elevated John Dudley to the duchy of Northumberland.

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1549 - John Dudley, earl of Warwick - 11 October - 1551

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