Lady Jane Grey (15), later Queen for 9 days, marries Lord Guildford Dudley (18) in a triple wedding at Durham House, London
Lady Jane Grey (15), later Queen for 9 days, marries Lord Guildford Dudley (18) in a triple wedding at Durham House, Lon
Lady Jane Grey (15), later Queen for 9 days, marries Lord Guildford Dudley (18) in a triple wedding at Durham House, London
Key People
Events Before
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Gustav I, King of Sweden (56) marries his third wife, niece of his second wife Katarina Stenbock (17) at Vadstena Abbey
Dutch west coast hit by heavy storm, hundreds killed
Dutch west coast hit by heavy storm, hundreds killed
France signs a secret treaty with Protestant German princes of the Holy Roman Empire
France signs a secret treaty with Protestant German princes of the Holy Roman Empire
Dutch coast hit by heavy storm
Dutch coast hit by heavy storm
Privileges of Hanseatic League in England are abrogated
Privileges of Hanseatic League in England are abrogated
Events After
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City of São Paulo founded in Brazil
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Queen Maria of England marries Philip, king of Naples/Jerusalem
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Great fire in Eindhoven, Netherlands
Great fire in Eindhoven, Netherlands
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Bayinnaung is crowned King of Burma, assembles the largest empire in Southeast Asian history
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened on May 25, 1553?
- Lady Jane Grey (15), later Queen for 9 days, marries Lord Guildford Dudley (18) in a triple wedding at Durham House, London
- Who was involved in Lady Jane Grey (15), later Queen for 9 days, marries Lord Guildford Dudley (1...?
- Key figures include Jane Grey.