Caption:
The Execution of Lady Jane Grey' (1537-1554): painting by Paul Delaroche (1797-1856). 'The Nine Days Queen', a granddaughter of Henry VII, after the death the Protestant Edward VI, her father-in-law proclaimed her queen. Henry VIII's elder daughter's claim was stronger and she was crowned Mary I. Jane was beheaded 12 February 1554. Painting of 1833 by Paul Delaroche (1797-1856) French historical painter