Historedia
Person

Lady Jane Grey

Events
2
Episodes
6
Years
1553–1554

Every event in Historedia whose sources name Lady Jane Grey, with the role they cite and all of that event’s episodes. This is not a biography, and mentions are grouped by name, so two people with the same name can share this page.

Events and episodes

  1. Execution of Lady Jane Grey

    1553–1554

    Role: Executed Queen

    1. 13 November 1553 · Guildhall, City of LondonConviction for Treason

      Jane was convicted of treason in November 1553, a crime carrying a death sentence.

    2. 12 February 1554 · Tower of LondonBeheading at the Tower

      Jane and her husband were beheaded at the Tower of London on 12 February 1554.

  2. The Jane Grey Interregnum and Accession of Mary I

    1553

    Role: Proclaimed Queen

    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.

Sources

  1. Lady Jane Grey Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-22