9 Day Queen: Lady Jane Grey
There are many historical figures that would be worthy of discussion. Especially in terms of the Reformation, we have many towering individuals who stand out for their love of Scripture and the true worship of God in the reformation of churches. One person you’ve probably not heard much about, if at all, is Lady Jane Grey (1537-1554). She is significant for various reasons, but I’d like to briefly go over who she was, how she became Queen of England for only 9 days, and her martyrdom. Early Life and Education Jane was born into the powerful high-status Grey family. She was the great-granddaughter of Henry VII, the grandniece of Henry VIII, and the first cousin once removed of the eventual monarchs (who were the children of Henry VIII) Edward VI, Mary I, and Elizabeth I. Given this fact, she was technically within the monarchical line of succession. From a young age, she was immersed in humanist learning, becoming one of the most educated women of her time. And that is not a...
