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Anne Boleyn was born in Norfolk to Thomas Boleyn, 1st Earl of Wiltshire and Lady Elizabeth Howard around July 1501-1507. She was the middle child of three children.
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After being recalled from France, where she was a lady in waiting to Queen Claude, Boleyn made her debut at Henry XIII's court in a dance, charming many of the attendees.
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Boleyn captures the attention of Henry XIII and he pursues her, despite being married to Catherine of Aragon.
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Henry XIII banished his first wife, Catherine of Aragon and gave all her rooms to Boleyn, who was not yet married to Henry XIII.
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Boleyn married Henry XIII on November 14, 1532 in a secret ceremony. They had another ceremony on January 25, 1533. Their marriage was not declared valid until May 28, 1533.
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Boleyn gave birth to Elizabeth I of England. She would go on to be one of the greatest rulers in England.
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Boleyn was arrested in London on the charges of adultery, incest and high treason along with her alleged lovers, which included her younger brother, George Boleyn.
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Boleyn was executed by a French swordsman, hired by Henry XIII. It is believed her charges were false, made by Thomas Cromwell due to her disagreements with him and her not bearing a son.