Mary Boleyn
English courtier and sister of Anne Boleyn
Born
1499
527 years ago
Died
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
England
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Daughter of Elizabeth Boleyn, Countess of Wiltshire, served as a lady-in-waiting to Queen Catherine of Aragon. Was one of the mistresses of King Henry VIII and bore two children, thought to be his. Played a role in the political intrigues of the Tudor court. Sister of Anne Boleyn, who became the second wife of Henry VIII and mother of Queen Elizabeth I. Following Anne's execution in 1536, withdrew from the court and lived a quieter life. Later married William Stafford, a member of the gentry, and spent her remaining years in relative obscurity.
Served as a mistress of King Henry VIII
Sister of Anne Boleyn
Involved in the Tudor court intrigues
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