https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lady_Jane_Grey
Lady Jane Grey (c. 1537 – 12 February 1554) was an English noblewoman who claimed the throne of England and Ireland from 10 to 19 July 1553.
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She then blindfolded herself. Jane then failed to find the block with her hands, and cried, "What shall I do? Where is it?" Probably Sir Thomas Brydges, the Deputy Lieutenant of the Tower, helped her find her way
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At the time of her execution, Jane was either 16 or 17 years old.
The poor girl wouldn't be an accountable adult under laws for most non-violent crimes in a modern society, much less purely political ones.
My dumb nerd brain autocorrected that to Jean Grey and was very confused and curious for a hot second.