Jane Grey Biography and Timeline

Marriage

Marries Lord Guildford Dudley, son of the Duke of Northumberland

Role range: 1553-1553

Jane Grey Marries Guildford Dudley

Jane Grey marries Guildford Dudley, joining the senior Grey succession claimant to the family of the politically dominant Duke of Northumberland.

Marriage to Guildford Dudley

Jane Grey marries Guildford Dudley, linking the designated Protestant heir to Northumberland's family shortly before Edward VI's succession arrangements take effect.

Role range: 1537-1554 – 1547-1553

Succession

Edward VI orders Mary & Elizabeth to be made "illegitimate & lawfully begotten"

Role range: 1553-1553

Coronation

Under the influence of the Duke of Northumberland, lady Jane Grey is crowned Queen. Mary & Elizabeth were removed from the succession

Role range: 1553-1553

Succession

Proclaimed Queen by Northumberland who had persuaded Edward VI to leave her the throne

Role range: 1553-1553

Succession

Succeeds as Lady of England, 9-19 July, Queen Janes rule lasts just 10 days

Role range: 1553-1553

Jane Informed of Royal Succession

Jane is informed that Edward's device names her as successor, placing her at the centre of the attempt to exclude Mary and Elizabeth.

Jane Summoned to Syon House

Jane is summoned to Syon House after Edward's death, where councillors prepare to tell her that the crown has been assigned to her.

Arrest of Jane Grey

Taken to the Tower & executed

Role range: 1553-1553

Plot

Her accession is seen as a plot by Marquess of Dorset & the Duke of Northumberland

Role range: 1553-1553

Succession

Brought to the Tower & cermonially received as Queen

Role range: 1553-1553

Proclaimed Queen

Jane Grey is proclaimed queen by supporters of Northumberland

Role range: 1553-1553

Jane Establishes Court in the Tower

Jane takes up residence in the Tower as queen, following the traditional pre-coronation practice while her government confronts Mary's rival claim.

Role range: 1553-1553

Jane Grey Proclaimed Queen

Jane is proclaimed queen in London under Edward VI's succession device, although support outside the governing circle remains uncertain.

Role range: 1553-1553

Jane Grey Imprisoned after Deposition

Jane Grey is moved from royal apartments into prison quarters after the Privy Council abandons her claim and proclaims Mary queen.

Jane Grey's Government Collapses

Jane's effective reign ends when the council abandons her cause and accepts Mary as Henry VIII's lawful successor.

Role range: 1553-1553

Jane Grey Tried for Treason

Jane is convicted of treason for assuming the crown under Edward's device, leaving her life dependent on Mary's willingness to pardon her.

Role range: 1553-1553

Succession

Janes Greys mother was a niece of Henry VIII & married to Henry Grey, Duke of Suffolk

Role range: 1553-1553

Arrest of Jane Grey

Taken prisoner after the uprising, executed at Tower Green for treason

Role range: 1553-1553

Execution

Taken to the Tower & executed. Taken prisoner after the uprising, executed at Tower Green for treason

Role range: 1553-1553

Treason

Taken prisoner after the uprising, executed at Tower Green for treason

Role range: 1553-1553

Execution

Jane Grey is executed after her father supports rebellion against Mary

Role range: 1553-1554

Wyatt Rebellion

Is executed because the rebellion renews succession fears.

Role range: 1553-1553

Wyatt Rebellion

Lady Jane Grey is executed after her father's support for the Wyatt Rebellion.

Role range: 1553-1553