Lady Catherine Grey
English noblewoman and claimant to throne
Born
August 25th, 1540
484 years ago
Died
1568
457 years ago — 28 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
England
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Born into English nobility, played a significant role in the Tudor succession crisis. As the granddaughter of Henry VII, became a contender for the English throne. Her marriage to Edward Seymour, 1st Duke of Somerset, further complicated political alliances. Imprisoned by Queen Elizabeth I due to her royal lineage and potential claims to the throne. Spent years under house arrest and faced restrictions on her movements and correspondence. Died in captivity, leaving behind a legacy intertwined with royal intrigue and the often perilous nature of Tudor politics.
Claiming the English throne through lineage
Marriage to Edward Seymour, 1st Duke of Somerset
Imprisonment under Queen Elizabeth I
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