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Mysterious portrait could be of ‘Nine Days Queen’ Lady Jane Grey – analysis
A mysterious portrait of a woman now on public display could be the only painting of Lady Jane Grey before she was executed, according to research. Lady Jane was Queen of England for just nine days, ...
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Does This Mysterious Portrait Depict Lady Jane Grey, the Doomed Queen Who Ruled England for Nine Days in 1553?
In the summer of 1553, a girl of around 16 was proclaimed the queen of England. Her name was Lady Jane Grey, and she ruled for just nine days before being executed at the Tower of London. Her reign ...
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Is this the only known portrait of England’s doomed ‘Nine Days Queen’?
Lady Jane Grey, a teenage pawn in the power struggles that plagued the Tudor court, ruled England for just nine days and was later executed for treason. Now, researchers believe they may have ...
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Portrait could shed new light on England’s executed nine-day queen
Now new research suggests a portrait that has gone on display in Britain could be the only image of Lady Jane Grey painted in her lifetime, according to conservation group English Heritage.
Archaeology11d
Possible Portrait of Lady Jane Grey Revealed
According to a statement released by English Heritage, an enigmatic portrait may depict the ill-fated Lady Jane Grey, making ...