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The Jane Grey Interregnum and Accession of Mary I

When
1553
Where
London; Unresolved site
Episodes
4

Following Edward VI's death, Lady Jane Grey was proclaimed queen on 10 July 1553. The Privy Council reversed this, proclaiming Mary I on 19 July. Mary entered London on 3 August, and John Dudley was executed on 22 August.

Episodes

  1. 10 July 1553 · LondonProclamation of Jane Grey

    Lady Jane Grey was proclaimed Queen of England and Ireland on 10 July 1553 following Edward VI's death.

  2. 19 July 1553 · Unresolved siteAccession of Mary I

    The Privy Council deposed Jane Grey and proclaimed Mary I as the new Queen on 19 July 1553.

  3. 3 August 1553 · LondonMary's Entry into London

    Mary I rode triumphantly into London on 3 August 1553, accompanied by Elizabeth and a large procession.

  4. 22 August 1553 · Unresolved siteExecution of John Dudley

    John Dudley was executed on 22 August 1553 after being convicted of high treason and abjuring the Protestant faith.

Background and detail

Background. Edward VI died on 6 July 1553. John Dudley, Duke of Northumberland, had led the government and unsuccessfully tried to install Lady Jane Grey on the throne after the King's death. Jane was married to Dudley's son, Guildford, in May 1553.

Accession. Jane was proclaimed queen on 10 July but was deposed by the Privy Council, which proclaimed Mary I on 19 July. Mary rode into London on 3 August with popular support, accompanied by Elizabeth and over 800 nobles.

Retribution. John Dudley was tried for high treason in Westminster Hall on 18 August 1553. He abjured the Protestant faith before his execution on 22 August 1553, described in sources as a month after Mary's accession.

People involved

Sources

  1. Lady Jane Grey Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-22
  2. Mary I Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-21
  3. John Dudley, 1st Duke of Northumberland Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-22

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