edward vi
1537- 1553
Reign: January 28th, 1547- July 6th, 1553
About: Edward was never very healthy and he was only 9 when he inherited the crown, the kingdom was run by advisers/ protectors.
What Happened: Edward changed the line of succession so Lady Jane Grey would be next instead of his half sister, Mary.
Death: Edward died of natural causes on July 6th, 1553 at the age of 15.
Reign: January 28th, 1547- July 6th, 1553
About: Edward was never very healthy and he was only 9 when he inherited the crown, the kingdom was run by advisers/ protectors.
What Happened: Edward changed the line of succession so Lady Jane Grey would be next instead of his half sister, Mary.
Death: Edward died of natural causes on July 6th, 1553 at the age of 15.
Lady jane grey
1537- 1554
Reign: July 10th, 1553- July 19th, 1553
About: Lady Jane Grey is better known as the 9 day Queen as her reign only lasted 9 days. She wasn't supposed to get the crown but married Edward's chief adviser's son, Lord Guilford Dudley. Edward's adviser, John Dudley, Lord of Northumberland, persuaded him to change the line of accession so Lady Jane Grey would get the crown.
What Happened: The people of England fought for Mary to be there queen and succeeded.
Death: Jane and her husband were kept in the Tower of London until there was another rally which resulted in there execution.
Reign: July 10th, 1553- July 19th, 1553
About: Lady Jane Grey is better known as the 9 day Queen as her reign only lasted 9 days. She wasn't supposed to get the crown but married Edward's chief adviser's son, Lord Guilford Dudley. Edward's adviser, John Dudley, Lord of Northumberland, persuaded him to change the line of accession so Lady Jane Grey would get the crown.
What Happened: The people of England fought for Mary to be there queen and succeeded.
Death: Jane and her husband were kept in the Tower of London until there was another rally which resulted in there execution.
mary i
1516- 1558
Reign: July 19th, 1553- November 17th, 1558
About: Mary was very Catholic and is also known by the name "Bloody Mary," because she burnt hundreds of protestants at the stake. She was also unpopular due to her marriage to Phillip of Spain.
What Happened: Mary disliked her sister Elizabeth but was unable to birth a son so England would receive a Protestant Queen.
Death: Mary died on November 17th, 1558 and was buried at Westminster Abbey.
Reign: July 19th, 1553- November 17th, 1558
About: Mary was very Catholic and is also known by the name "Bloody Mary," because she burnt hundreds of protestants at the stake. She was also unpopular due to her marriage to Phillip of Spain.
What Happened: Mary disliked her sister Elizabeth but was unable to birth a son so England would receive a Protestant Queen.
Death: Mary died on November 17th, 1558 and was buried at Westminster Abbey.
elizabeth i
1533- 1603
Reign: November 17th, 1558- March 24th, 1603
About: Mary was an unpopular Queen and the people of England wanted Elizabeth. Mary however was nervous and locked Elizabeth in the Tower of London where her mother suffered an unfair death. However Elizabeth ended up becoming Queen. Elizabeth decided to make her own Church. It was Protestant with Catholic features.
What Happened: Elizabeth had a long reign as Queen, but never married because she was married to England.
Death: Elizabeth died on March 24th in 1603 and was buried at Westminster Abbey.
Reign: November 17th, 1558- March 24th, 1603
About: Mary was an unpopular Queen and the people of England wanted Elizabeth. Mary however was nervous and locked Elizabeth in the Tower of London where her mother suffered an unfair death. However Elizabeth ended up becoming Queen. Elizabeth decided to make her own Church. It was Protestant with Catholic features.
What Happened: Elizabeth had a long reign as Queen, but never married because she was married to England.
Death: Elizabeth died on March 24th in 1603 and was buried at Westminster Abbey.