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.

Queen Jane

As the father of Lady Jane Grey, Grey tried, with the help of Northumberland, to have his daughter installed as queen after Edward VI died (6 July 1553). She was the nearest Protestant claimant to the throne of England. This attempt ultimately failed (19 July 1553). By the friendship his wife shared with the new Queen Mary I, Grey and his daughter temporarily avoided execution.

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6 July - 1553 - 19 July - Mary I

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Mary had Henry Grey beheaded on February 23, 1554, after his conviction of treason for his part in Sir Thomas Wyatt's attempt (January – February 1554) to overthrow her after she announced her intention to marry King Philip II of Spain.

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Treason - Thomas Wyatt - Philip II of Spain

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