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Henry Grey, 1st Duke of Suffolk. Henry Grey, 2nd Duke of Suffolk, 3rd Marquess of Dorset KG KB (17 January 1517 – 23 February 1554), was an English courtier and nobleman of the Tudor period. He was the father of Lady Jane Grey, known as "the Nine Days' Queen".
Apr 10, 2024 · Henry Grey, duke of Suffolk (born c. 1517—died Feb. 23, 1554, London) was the father of Lady Jane Grey. His opposition to Queen Mary I of England and his role in Sir Thomas Wyatt’s rebellion led to his execution.
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1 Comment. Henry Grey was born on 17th January 1517 at Bradgate in Leicestershire. He was the eldest son of Thomas Grey, 2nd Marquess of Dorset, and the marquess's second wife, Margaret Wotton, who was the widow of William Medley.
HENRY GREY, MARQUIS OF DORSET AND DUKE OF SUFFOLK. BORN: 17 JANUARY 1517. EXECUTED: 1554. Husband of Frances Brandon and father of Catherine, Jane and Mary Grey. Supported his daughter Jane's claim to the throne. Pardoned, but later executed for supporting a rebellion against Mary I and her marriage to Philip of Spain.
Henry Grey, 1st Duke of Suffolk, 3rd Marquess of Dorset (1517–1554), married to a daughter of the Charles Brandon the previous first Duke of the second creation. He was notable as the father of Lady Jane Grey ( de facto Queen of England for nine days).
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Feb 23, 2019 · Henry Grey, Duke of Suffolk, father of Lady Jane Grey, was beheaded on this day in 1554 after being found guilty of treason. I explain how he went from being pardoned to being condemned to death and executed in just a few months, and also share his execution speech.
Henry GREY. (1st D. Suffolk) Born: 17 Jan 1517. Acceded: 11 Oct 1551. Died: 23 Feb 1554, Tower Hill, London, England, beheaded. Buried: St. Peter et Vincula, Tower of London. Notes: Knight of the Garter. Father: Thomas GREY (2° M. Dorset) Mother: Margaret WOTTON (M. Dorset) Married 1: Catherine FITZALAN SEPARATION 1553.
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