July 10, 2011

July 10: Lady Jane Grey Becomes Queen of England

Lady Jane Grey was Queen of England, but for only nine days. The 16-year-old girl got caught up the schemes of her elders and suffered the consequences of their folly.

Read article here.

Pictured: The Execution of Lady Jane Grey. Painting by Paul Delaroche, 1833.
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