Lady Jane Grey: A Brief Biography

Field Information
Full Name Lady Jane Grey
Date of Birth -
Place of Birth Bradgate Park, Leicestershire, England
Date of Death 12 February 1554
Place of Death Tower of London, London, England
Citizenship / Country of Residence Kingdom of England
Education Tutored in classical languages (Latin, Greek, Hebrew), modern languages, and music.
Profession Claimant to the English throne; Noblewoman
Years of Activity 1553 (reigned as Queen for 9 days)
Brief Information Lady Jane Grey was an English noblewoman who controversially reigned as Queen of England and Ireland for nine days in July 1553. Her claim to the throne was established by Edward VI's will, bypassing his half-sisters Mary and Elizabeth. She was executed for treason after Mary I successfully claimed the crown.