Mary I

Historical eventJuly 191553

Mary I

Mary I was proclaimed Queen of England, deposing Lady Jane Grey after nine days of de facto rule.

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When
Wednesday, July 19 1553473 years ago
Category
Historical eventA dated happening — a battle, treaty, launch, discovery, disaster or decision — recorded on this calendar day.
Era
16th century · 1550s
Calendar
Julian — as recorded at the time
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Dates: From 1553.

What happened

Mary I was proclaimed Queen of England, deposing Lady Jane Grey after nine days of de facto rule.

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Also in 1553

  • July 10Lady Jane GreyLady Jane Grey (pictured) was proclaimed the successor to King Edward VI of England, beginning her disputed reign as the "Nine Days' Queen".

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July 19 1553 — 473 years ago, on a Wednesday.

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