Jane Grey
Lady Jane Grey (1536-1554) was a sovereign grace believer who reigned as Queen of England for nine days. In an effort to preserve the progress and teachings of the Reformation, King Edward VI appointed her his successor by a Deed of Settlement. However, after Princess Mary was proclaimed monarch, Jane was beheaded on 12 February 1554. She was only seventeen years of age.
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The Life And Testimony Of Lady Jane Grey
Daughter of the Marquis of Dorset was by her mother nearly related to the Crown: and she being a religious young lady of very great accomplishments, Edward VI thought of securing the Reformation from impending destruction, therefore appointed her his successor by a Deed of Settlement drawn up by the Judges. She was Queen only nine days, and Princess Marry being proclaimed, Lady Jane was beheaded the 12th of February, 1554. Aged 17 years. The life of Lady Jane Gray, who was born at Broadgate, in Leicestershire. Her father was the Marquis of Dorset, and her mother the eldest daughter of the Duke of Suffolk. She was a very amiable and most accomplished Lady in mind and body. The young King Edward VI only thought of…
