Lord Guildford Dudley

Nobleman and husband of Lady Jane Grey

Lord Guildford Dudley - Nobleman and husband of Lady Jane Grey
Born

None
None years ago

Died

February 12th, 1554
471 years ago — None years old

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

England

Links & References

Born in 1536, son of Jane Dudley, Duchess of Northumberland. Married to Lady Jane Grey, who became Queen of England for nine days following Edward VI's death in 1553. The political maneuvering surrounding their brief reign led to significant instability. Following the overthrow of Lady Jane Grey, Dudley was imprisoned, and both faced execution. Dudley was executed on February 12, 1554, amid the political turmoil of the time.

Marriage to Lady Jane Grey

Brief co-regency during Edward VI's reign

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