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Frances Grey, Duchess of Suffolk

Meet Frances Grey, a super important lady who was the mom of a queen for a super short time!

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Frances Grey (née Brandon), Duchess
Anne of York, Sister of Edward IV and Richard III, Aunt of Queen Elizabeth of York, Great-Aunt of Henry VIII and his siblings, with her 2nd husband, Sir Thomas St. Leger
Arms of Frances Grey, Duchess of Suffolk
Frances, duchess of Suffolk and Adrian Stokes naar Lucas de Heere, RP-P-1959-286

Key Facts

Born
July 16, 1517.
Birthplace
England.
Known For
Being the mother of Lady Jane Grey, who was queen for nine days.
Fun Fact
Her daughter became queen when she was only 16 years old!

Who Was This Royal Lady?

Imagine a very important lady named Frances Grey. She was born a long, long time ago, in 1517. She was the daughter of a princess and a Duke, which made her very special. She grew up to be the mom of three daughters, and one of them became queen! Frances was a Duchess, which is like a very high-ranking noblewoman, almost like royalty herself.

Her Famous Family Tree!

Frances was related to kings and queens! Her mom was Princess Mary, who was the sister of King Henry VIII. That's right, the king with six wives! This made Frances a niece to the king. She had a very important family, and her own children became famous too. Her daughter, Lady Jane Grey, was queen for just nine days! That's shorter than your summer vacation!

A Queen's Mom!

Frances Grey was the mother of Lady Jane Grey, who was queen of England for a very, very short time. It was only nine days! Even though it was short, it was a big deal. Frances must have been very proud, but also maybe a little worried. Being the mom of a queen is a huge job, and it happened a long time ago, in 1553.

What Did She Do?

Frances Grey lived in a time when England had kings and queens and lots of important noble families. As a Duchess, she would have lived in a big house or castle and had many people working for her. She was known for her important family connections and for being the mother of Lady Jane Grey. She lived a life filled with royal events and important decisions.

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