Lady Catherine Grey

English noblewoman and claimant to throne

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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