Lady Jane Grey

Lady Jane Grey (October 12?, 1537–February 12, 1554), was a great granddaughter of Henry VII of England, and was proclaimed Queen of England for nine days in 1553. Her status as a monarch is controversial; her succession contravened an Act of Parliament, but so did the succession of several other monarchs. However, after her rule ended, her proclamation as Queen was revoked. She was also known as one of the most learned women of her day, described by the historian Alison Weir as one of “the finest female minds of the century.”

External links

• Tudor history teaching tool for students aged 12 to 18
• Site of author C.W. Gortner, author of "The Secret Lion" a novel about the final days of Edward VI's reign, featuring Jane Grey.
• EnglishHistory.net's section on Lady Jane A complete account of Lady Jane's life from birth to death.
• The Lady Jane Grey Internet Museum Large collection of images of Jane and her life experiences.