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Lady Jane Grey

Thomas Seymour’s Sudeley Castle

July 22, 2018 by Rebecca Larson 2 Comments

This history of Sudeley Castle goes back centuries. It’s majestic gardens were once visited by the likes of Richard III, Jasper Tudor, Henry VIII, Anne Boleyn, Katherine Parr and Lady Jane Grey. It 1469, King Edward IV forced a Lancastrian supporter (his enemies) to sell the castle to the crown. Edward IV then granted it … [More]

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Posted in: History Tagged: Kateryn Parr, Lady Jane Grey, Sudeley Castle, Thomas Seymour

To Prevent Us From Over-Running With Strangers

April 10, 2018 by Rebecca Larson Leave a Comment

Sir Thomas Wyatt is usually best known as the son of Sir Thomas Wyatt, the Elder and Poet. Today, we look at the event that caused his death – Wyatt’s Rebellion. You see, Wyatt thought having the Protestant Lady Jane Grey on the throne was best for England, but when that didn’t last more than … [More]

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Posted in: History, Mary l Tagged: Earl of Devon, Edward Courteney, Lady Jane Grey, Queen Mary I, Simon Renard, thomas wyatt, Tudor Dynasty, Wyatt's Rebellion

The Life of Lady Jane Grey (Part Three)

March 18, 2018 by Rebecca Larson Leave a Comment

We ended Part Two of the series with the death of Edward VI on the 6th of July 1553. In this, the final article in the series, we will observe the short reign (13 days, not 9) of Queen Jane and discuss her execution. If you’d prefer to listen to me discuss the topic you … [More]

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Posted in: Edward VI, Henry VIII, History, Lady Jane Grey, Mary l, Podcast, Queens Tagged: duke of Northumberland, Edward VI, Guildford Dudley, John Dudley, Lady Jane Grey, Lady Mary, Queen Jane, Queen Mary I, Wyatt's Rebellion

The Life of Lady Jane Grey (Part Two)

March 6, 2018 by Rebecca Larson Leave a Comment

We ended Part One with the execution of the man who Jane lived with for 18 months – she even considered him a father-figure, Thomas Seymour. In this article we’ll look at her life after her wardship. In order to continue with the life of Lady Jane Grey we really need to look at the … [More]

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Posted in: History, Lady Jane Grey, Podcast Tagged: Edward Seymour, Edward VI, Guildford Dudley, Henry Grey, John Dudley, Lady Jane Grey, Queen Jane, Thomas Seymour

The Life of Lady Jane Grey (Part One)

February 18, 2018 by Rebecca Larson 2 Comments

In this new series I have chosen to focus on the life of Lady Jane Grey. Recently I finished reading ‘Crown of Blood’ by Nicola Tallis and ‘The Sisters Who Would Be Queen’ by Leanda DE Lisle, as well as referencing Eric Ive’s biography on Jane. Along with my fascination of Thomas Seymour, Jane Grey’s … [More]

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Posted in: History, Lady Jane Grey, Podcast Tagged: Bradgate, Catherine Grey, Dorset House, Frances Brandon, Francess Grey, Henry Grey, Kateryn Parr, Lady Jane Grey, Mary Grey, Seymour Place, Sudeley Castle, Thomas Seymour

The Many Faces of Lady Jane Grey

August 25, 2017 by Rebecca Larson 7 Comments

Lady Jane Grey was queen for only nine days yet many do not consider her queen because she did not have a coronation – however, Edward Plantagenet (son of Edward IV) was given the title of Edward V even though he did not have a coronation. So why don’t we refer to Jane as Queen … [More]

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Posted in: History, Lady Jane Grey Tagged: Lady Jane Grey, Nine Day Queen, Streatham portrait

Book Review: “Before the Reign Falls” by David Black

May 7, 2017 by Tudors Dynasty Leave a Comment

The life and story of the Lady Jane Grey is one that I have not often read about. I’ve posted a couple of articles about Jane including her wardship to Thomas Seymour and her letter to Queen Mary I. When I was approached by Austin Macauley to read and review this book I was very excited … [More]

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Posted in: Book Reviews, History Tagged: Book Review, execution, Lady Jane Grey, Queen Elizabeth I, Queen Mary I, Tudor History

Kept from the King

February 23, 2017 by Tudors Dynasty Leave a Comment

content/uploads/2017/02/Kept-from-the-King.jpg”> At some point, during Edward’s last illness, Princess Elizabeth sent the King the following letter, however, John Dudley, Duke of Northumberland made sure the letter never reached her brother. This is noteworthy because it shows that Elizabeth had attempted to visit her brother, but had been stopped on her way there, and sent back: PRINCESS ELIZABETH TO KING EDWARD … [More]

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Posted in: Edward VI, Elizabeth l, History, Lady Jane Grey Tagged: duke of Northumberland, Edward VI, Elizabeth Tudor, English history, Lady Jane Grey, Letters, Princess Elizabeth, Queen Elizabeth

Elizabeth Fitzgerald: The Fair Geraldine

August 10, 2016 by Rebecca Larson Leave a Comment

  Elizabeth Fitzgerald was born in 1527, in Ireland to Gerald Fitzgerald, 9th Earl of Kildare and his wife Elizabeth Grey. Elizabeth Grey was the daughter of Thomas Grey, 1st Marquis of Dorset. Dorset was the son of Elizabeth Woodville, Queen to King Edward IV, by her first husband, John Grey. In 1533, Elizabeth Fitzgerald, … [More]

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Posted in: Catherine Parr, Edward VI, Elizabeth Fitzgerald, Elizabeth l, Henry VIII, History, House of Tudor, Lady Jane Grey, Mary l Tagged: Anthony Browne, Countess of Lincoln, Earl of Lincoln, Earl of Surrey, Elizabeth Fitzgerald, English history, Henry Howard, Lady Jane Grey, Sonnet, The Fair Geraldine

Jane Grey Admits to Her Faults

July 4, 2016 by Rebecca Larson Leave a Comment

Jane Grey’s Character Statement:  This is supposedly written as her statement to Queen Mary I regarding her involvement in the cause to make her Queen of England. Although my fault be such that, but for the goodness and clemency of the queen, I can have no hope of finding pardon, nor in craving forgiveness, having … [More]

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Posted in: History, Lady Jane Grey Tagged: duke of Northumberland, Edward VI, Lady Jane Grey

The Troubled Life of Mary I of England

October 3, 2015 by Rebecca Larson 10 Comments

Birth: 18 February 1516, Greenwich Palace Father: Henry VIII Mother: Katherine of Aragon Accession: 19 July 1553 Coronation: 1 October 1553 Husband: Philip II of Spain (m. 25 July 1554) Preceded by: Edward VI Succeeded by: Elizabeth I “The Pearl of the Realm“ In history, Mary Tudor is best known as “Bloody Mary.” She was so … [More]

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Posted in: Elizabeth l, History, Jane Seymour, Katherine of Aragon, Lady Jane Grey, Mary l, Mary Tudor Tagged: anne boleyn, Elizabeth l, Henry Vlll, Katherine of Aragon, Lady Jane Grey, Mary l, Mary l of England, Philip ll of Spain

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