Lady Jane Grey

Lady Jane Grey was born in 1537 to Lady Frances and Henry Grey, Duke of Suffolk. She was raised in a strict lifestyle and received a exceptional Humanist education. Jane, with the influence of her parents learned about the reformed faith. Jane was Edward VI’s cousin. He appointed her to be his successor. It was thought that Mary: his sister, would be Edwards heir. But Edward didn’t want her to become queen. He declared Jane, who was a protestant to be his heir. He did this to insure Catholic Mary from becoming queen. Four days after his death, Jane became Queen. Jane was known as the “Nine days Queen” because she was executed by Mary.