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Grey was the son and heir of Elizabeth Ferrers, 6th Baroness Ferrers of Groby (1419–1483) and of Sir Edward Grey (c. 1415–1457). Women were not permitted to sit in parliament. His father was summoned to parliament as Baron Ferrers of Groby in right of his wife. After the death of Grey's father his stepfather, John Bourchier, assumed his wife's title, Baron Ferrers of Groby.
Grey inherited no titles. He predeceased his mother Elizabeth Grey, Baroness Ferrers of Groby, and he was not summoned to parliament.
The title Baron Grey of Groby was created 21 July 1603 for his direct descendant, Henry Grey (c.1547–1614).
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