The Death of Lady Jane Grey

While edward was a minor, that made him the de facto ruler of england at the time. And jane grey was his daughter in law. So he recommended to edward that she be named as the successor. Most of edward's advisers balked at the idea. But despite the opposition, edward forced some of the leading government officials to give their consent to the plan. Edward died a short time later, on July sixth, 15 53. His death was kept secret at first, while jane was brought to london. She initially refused the crown, but then reluctantly agreed to go along with the plan.