Frances Grey, Duchess of Suffolk

Marriages

• Henry Grey, 1st Duke of SuffolkEnglish Dukefrom 1533

Parents

• Charles Brandon, 1st Duke of SuffolkEnglish nobleman, diplomat and military commander1484–1545
• Mary TudorQueen of France from 1514 to 15151496–1533

Siblings

• Eleanor Clifford, Countess of CumberlandEnglish countess1519–1547
• Henry Brandon, 1st Earl of LincolnEnglish noble1523–1534

Children

• Lady Jane GreyQueen of England and Ireland in July 15531537–1554
• Katherine GreyNoblewoman; Potential successor to the English throne1540–1568
• Mary GreyEnglish noblewoman1545–1578

Questions about the House of Tudor

• Why did Henry VII of England succeed Richard III of England?
  Conquest, then confirmation by Parliament and marriage
• Why did Henry VIII of England succeed Henry VII of England?
  Inheritance
• How were Elizabeth I of England and James VI and I related?
  First cousins twice removed

About

Frances Grey, Duchess of Suffolk, was an English noblewoman. She was the second child and eldest daughter of King Henry VIII's younger sister, Princess Mary, and Charles Brandon, 1st Duke of Suffolk. She was the mother of Lady Jane Grey, de facto Queen of England and Ireland for nine days, as well as Lady Katherine Grey and Lady Mary Grey.

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