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Lady Jane Grey: Queen of England?

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The Succession to the Crown Act of 1543

Lady Jane Grey was the great-granddaughter of Edward's grandfather Henry VII. She also happened to be about the same age as Edward, about 15 or 16 years old. Most importantly, she, like Edward, was raised a Protestant. If Lady Jane Grey were to ascend to the throne, then she would still need a regent. That would allow John Dudley, aka the Duke of Northumberland, to continue to rule the country.

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