How were Elizabeth I of England and Lady Jane Grey related?

Q: How were Elizabeth I of England and Lady Jane Grey related?

First cousins once removed, through Henry VII. Jane's grandmother was Henry VIII's younger sister Mary. Henry's will placed Mary's descendants after his own children, so when Edward VI wanted to skip his half-sisters, Jane was the Protestant candidate closest to hand — and she paid for it with her life.

First cousins once removed — through Henry VII.

Why it matters

Jane's grandmother was Henry VIII's younger sister Mary. Henry's will placed Mary's descendants after his own children, so when Edward VI wanted to skip his half-sisters, Jane was the Protestant candidate closest to hand — and she paid for it with her life.

The line between them

Each step is a recorded parent, child or marriage in this collection — 6 people from Elizabeth I of England to Lady Jane Grey.

Elizabeth I of EnglandQueen of England and Ireland from 1558 to 16031533–1603
daughter of
Henry VIII of EnglandKing of England from 1509 to 15471491–1547
son of
Henry VII of EnglandKing of England from 1485 to 15091457–1509
father of
Mary TudorQueen of France from 1514 to 15151496–1533
mother of
Frances Grey, Duchess of SuffolkEnglish duchess1517–1559
mother of
Lady Jane GreyQueen of England and Ireland in July 15531537–1554

Related successions

Why did Lady Jane Grey succeed Edward VI of England?
Designation by the dying king's 'Devise for the Succession' — contested from the first day
Why did Mary I succeed Lady Jane Grey?
Deposition of Jane; Mary's statutory right upheld with popular and noble support
Why did Elizabeth I of England succeed Mary I?
Inheritance under the Third Succession Act and Henry VIII's will
Why did James VI and I succeed Elizabeth I of England?
Inheritance by blood, secured by political preparation

Sources

Lady Jane Grey · Wikipedia

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