Historical Events tagged with "john dudley"

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Politics & Government

Lady Jane Grey ascends the English throne

July 10th, 1553 471 years ago

Lady Jane Grey was proclaimed Queen of England after King Edward VI's death. She ruled for merely nine days before being deposed. This brief reign marked the start of a significant struggle for power and legitimacy in Tudor England. Supported by key figures, her ascension was largely a political maneuver to counter the claim of Mary I, the King's half-sister. The political climate was fraught with tensions over religion and succession. Though Jane was a Protestant, her rule was deemed illegitimate, and she quickly faced opposition.

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