George Boleyn
English courtier and diplomat
Born
1504
521 years ago
Died
May 17th, 1536
488 years ago — 32 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
England
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Held the title of 2nd Viscount Rochford and served as a prominent courtier during the Tudor period. Engaged in diplomatic missions on behalf of the English crown, contributing to various political affairs. Appointed Lord Warden of the Cinque Ports, overseeing significant logistical and maritime operations. Involved in the court life of Henry VIII and influential in the rise of Anne Boleyn, which intertwined with personal and political dynamics of the time.
Served as Lord Warden of the Cinque Ports
Engaged in diplomatic missions for the crown
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