In February 1554, England witnessed the tragic end of Lady Jane Grey, the young Protestant noblewoman who reigned as queen for just nine days. Caught in a web of Tudor politics, Jane was thrust onto the throne against her will, only to be overthrown by Queen Mary I. Condemned for treason, her execution in the Tower of London remains one of the most poignant moments in English history. In this episode, we explore her rise, downfall, and final moments on the scaffold. Please consider supporting the show by subscribing and leaving a review wherever you get your podcasts, and if you would like to support us more directly, then why not buy us a coffee? Head on over to https://compacthistories.com/murdercoffee/ to see how. An article supporting this episode can be found on the website at https://compacthistories.com/murder/the-execution-of-lady-jane-grey/. Check out our other compact podcasts - Compact Biographies, Compact Disasters, Compact History, Compact Mysteries, and Compact Warfare at: compactbiographies.com compactdisasters.com compacthistory.com compactmysteries.com compactwarfare.com
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In February 1554, England witnessed the tragic end of Lady Jane Grey, the young Protestant noblewoman who reigned as queen for just nine days. Caught in a web of Tudor politics, Jane was thrust onto the throne against her will, only to be overthrown by Queen Mary I. Condemned for treason, her execution in the Tower of London remains one of the most poignant moments in English history. In this episode, we explore her rise, downfall, and final moments on the scaffold. Please consider supporting th...