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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Citation: Editors, Litencyc. "Lady Jane Grey and Protestant advisors are tried for treason". The Literary Encyclopedia. First published 01 November 2010 [https://www.litencyc.com/php/stopics.php?rec=true&UID=14863, accessed 19 March 2024.]

14863 Lady Jane Grey and Protestant advisors are tried for treason 2 Historical context notes are intended to give basic and preliminary information on a topic. In some cases they will be expanded into longer entries as the Literary Encyclopedia evolves.

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