Who was Lady Jane Grey?
Q: Who was Lady Jane Grey?
A: Lady Jane Grey was an English noblewoman who briefly occupied the English throne in 1553.
Q: Why is she known as 'The Nine Days Queen'?
A: Lady Jane Grey is known as 'The Nine Days Queen' because she held the English throne for only nine days before being overthrown.
Q: When was Lady Jane Grey born?
A: Lady Jane Grey was born on October 12, 1537.
Q: Who was Lady Jane Grey's husband?
A: Lady Jane Grey's husband was Lord Guildford Dudley, the younger son of Edward's chief minister, John Dudley, Duke of Northumberland.
Q: How did Lady Jane Grey come to occupy the English throne?
A: Lady Jane Grey was nominated as successor to the Crown in the will of King Edward VI, who lay dying in June 1553, subverting the claims of his half-sisters Mary and Elizabeth.
Q: Why was Lady Jane Grey executed?
A: Lady Jane Grey was executed for high treason due to her involvement in Wyatt's rebellion in January and February 1554 against Queen Mary's plans of a Spanish match.
Q: Where did Lady Jane Grey live during her short reign?
A: Lady Jane Grey lived in the Tower of London during her short reign as queen.
