What Happened In February 1554 In History

Historical Events for February, 1554

• 12th » A year after claiming the throne of England for nine days, Lady Jane Grey is beheaded for treason.
• 23rd » Mapuche forces, under the leadership of Lautaro, score a victory over the Spanish Empire named Spanish at the Battle of Marihueñu in Chile.

Famous Deaths for February 1554

• 12th » Lord Guildford Dudley, English husband of Lady Jane Grey (b. 1536)
• 12th » Lady Jane Grey, English daughter of Frances Grey, Duchess of Suffolk (b. 1537)
• 21st » Hieronymus Bock, German botanist (b. 1498)
• 23rd » Henry Grey, 1st Duke of Suffolk, English politician (b. 1515)

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