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Why did Jane gray get exicuted?

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When Edward VI died, Jane Grey was named as his successor, and there was an attempt to put her on the throne. The actual next in line, Edward's sister Mary, had Jane executed to stop any future claim to the throne.

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Lady Jane Grey was executed because she was charged of high treason.

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Apparently, Lady Jane Grey got executed for treason to the king

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Lady Jane Grey was arrested for treason for usurping the throne of England and being declared Queen of England when the title rightfully belonged to Mary I.

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