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Jane Informed of Royal Succession

England · House / House of Tudor. Chronological records rendered directly from the World History Database.

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1553

Jane Grey9 July 1553

Syon House · House / House of Tudor

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

Names involved

Jane Grey

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