Letters to Council
Mary writes to the council asserting her rightful claim to the throne
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July
Mary Asserts Her Title to the Council
Mary writes to the Privy Council asserting that Henry VIII's statutory settlement makes her lawful queen despite Edward's contrary device.
Paul's Cross Sermon
Preaches against Mary and Elizabeth's claims to the throne.
Ridley Sermon
Nicholas Ridley supports Jane Grey's claim and attacks Mary's legitimacy
Succession
The Bishop of London, Nicholas Ridley, declares both Elizabeth & Mary are bastards
Succession
The Bishop of London, Nicholas Ridley, declares both Elizabeth & Mary are bastards
Succession
Succeeds as Lady of England, 9-19 July, Queen Janes rule lasts just 10 days
Succession
Supports Lady Jane Grey and declares Mary and Elizabeth illegitimate.
Arrest of Jane Grey
Taken to the Tower & executed
East Anglian Rising
Mary rallies supporters in East Anglia against the Jane Grey regime
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.
Jane Grey Proclaimed Queen
Jane is proclaimed queen in London under Edward VI's succession device, although support outside the governing circle remains uncertain.
Lady Jane Grey
Supports Lady Jane Grey after Edward VI's death.
Plot
Her accession is seen as a plot by Marquess of Dorset & the Duke of Northumberland
Proclaimed Queen
Jane Grey is proclaimed queen by supporters of Northumberland
Rebellion of Rebels in East Anglia
Mary rallies her forces
Succession
Brought to the Tower & cermonially received as Queen
Succession Crisis
Northumberland backs Jane Grey against Mary Tudor's claim
Rebellion of to suppress Marys
Leaves London in an effort to suppress Marys rebellion
Arrest of Mary I
Sent to Framligham to arrest Mary I, an unpopular request with the people of London
Northumberland Marches
Northumberland leads troops against Mary but support for him collapses
Northumberland Marches against Mary
Northumberland leaves London with troops to suppress Mary's growing support, weakening the political control sustaining Jane's disputed succession.
Fleet Mutiny
Ships sent against Mary mutiny and the succession crisis turns in her favour
Succession
Ships sent to prevent Mary from retreating mutiny & the rebellion turns Marys way
Succession
Dudley demands reinforcements but at Baynards castle Lord Arundel declares Mary Queen
Succession
Dudley demands reinforcements but at Baynards castle Lord Arundel declares Mary Queen
Arrest of John Dudley
The Council declares for Mary & Dudley is arrested
Arrest of John Dudley
The Council declares for Mary & Dudley is arrested
Baynard Castle Meeting
Privy councillors at Baynard Castle abandon Jane Grey and proclaim Mary queen
Council Declares for Mary
Arundel helps lead the Privy Council's break with Jane's regime, and Mary is proclaimed queen in London as Northumberland's position collapses.
Council Submission
Privy Council submits to Mary after abandoning Jane Grey
Declared Queen
Mary is declared Queen in London after support for Jane Grey collapses
Guildford Dudley Imprisoned after Jane's Fall
Guildford Dudley is detained in the Tower after the collapse of his wife's disputed government and Mary's successful accession.
Jane Grey Deposed
Jane Grey's nine day regime ends when Mary is proclaimed queen
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.
Mary I Accession
Mary's accession threatens Protestant reformers.
Mary I Proclaimed
Mary I's accession leaves Ridley exposed as a Jane Grey supporter.
Proclaimed Queen
Mary is proclaimed queen after support for Jane Grey collapses
Rebellion of Rebels in Cambridge
The Council declares for Mary & Dudley is arrested
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