Lady Jane Grey and Protestant advisors are tried for treason

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Under the new reign of Queen Mary I, several key figures from Edward VI's circle are tried for treason. They include those who tried to divert the succession, namely Lady Jane Grey and her husband Lord Guildford Dudley, and those who promoted the Protestant Reformation, such as Archbishop Thomas Cranmer.

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Editors. "Lady Jane Grey and Protestant advisors are tried for treason". The Literary Encyclopedia. First published 01 November 2010
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  1. Anglican Reformation 16th Century - Politics and Religion