Historical Events tagged with "cromwell"

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Politics & Government

Anne Boleyn's Arrest and Imprisonment

May 2nd, 1536 488 years ago

Anne Boleyn, the Queen of England, was arrested and taken to the Tower of London on charges including adultery, incest, treason, and witchcraft. Her arrest was orchestrated by political rivals and King Henry VIII, who sought to marry Jane Seymour. The charges against Boleyn were widely believed to be fabricated, as she was seen as a pawn in the power struggles of the Tudor court. With her fall from grace, the atmosphere at court shifted dramatically, and the fate of the crown appeared uncertain.

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