Anne Boleyn
Queen of England, mother of Elizabeth I
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None
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Died
May 19th, 1536
489 years ago — None years old
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Leaders & Politicians
Country
England
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Became the second wife of Henry VIII and served as Queen of England from 1533 until her execution in 1536. Her marriage to Henry led to the English Reformation, which separated the Church of England from the Roman Catholic Church. Boleyn gave birth to Elizabeth, who would later become one of England's most significant monarchs. Accused of adultery, treason, and incest, Boleyn was arrested, tried, and executed on May 19, 1536. Her legacy continues to influence historical narratives of the Tudor period.
Marriage to Henry VIII
Mother of Queen Elizabeth I
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