My Lady Jane, A King’s Will, and the Undue Influence on a Testamentary Instrument that Took England to the Brink of Civil War By Gerry W. Beyer January 20, 2025 Email this postTweet this postLike this postShare this post on LinkedIn Lady Jane Grey’s brief reign, known as the “Nine Days’ Queen,” stemmed from a contested succession crisis in 1553. Her ascent was orchestrated by John Dudley, Duke of Northumberland, who heavily influenced the dying King Edward VI to amend his…